Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. I would come up with these measures and reasons for these symptoms , these includes. 1 The first possibility is of peptic ulcer disease or hiatus hernia .Diagnosis can be confirmed by upper G I endoscopy. Now take these measure for relief.Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks.It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down.To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy or greasy foods.Also take some antacid but if symptoms are sever then you may need drugs like proton pump inhibitors. 2 Cough may be due to some allergic disorder.Avoid mite , dust , hay , sudden fall and rise of temperature , pollen , mold. You may need antihistamine + bronchodilators . 3 Reflux directly don t causes difficulty in swallowing but indirectly patient feel that something is stuck in throat .So take measures as above mentioned. In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck. Dr. HET