
What Causes Severe Cough, Tickling At The Back Of Throat And Nausea?

Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query. I have gone through the query and understood your problem thoroughly, I will try my best to help you with this problem.
The symptoms described by you is typical of Laryngopharyngeal reflux secondary to the acid reflux from the stomach into the throat. This usually worsens in the night because of the supine position.
I feel Omeprazole alone will not be sufficient enough to treat this. You may have to go for a newer generation proton pump inhibitors such as Pantoperazole or Esomeprazole along with a prokinetic.
Also, you need to follow few dietary and lifestyle modifications:
1. Drink plenty of warm water
2. Take frequent small meals
3. Give a gap of atleast an hour after meals before you go to bed
4. Avoid coffee/tea/spicy food/citrus foods/stress/smoking/alcohol if any
With the above measures you will definitely be alright.
Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Practicing since :2001
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