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Could Cough And Whispered Voice Be Allergies Or Residual Issues From My Acid Reflux Condition?

I used to suffer from acid reflux. I became a vegetarian and my condition has decreased considerably. However, my voice can be somewhat of a whisper at times and I cough. Could it be allergies or residual issues from my acid reflux condition? I may have to see a ear nose and throat doctor. Single Male 51 years old 6 foot 175 lbs.
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello and thank you for asking HCM,

I understand your concern. I studied your case an d it seems like you are having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is one of the most common causes of a persistent cough. In fact, it’s estimated that GERD is responsible for between 20 and 40 percent of all cases of chronic cough. The majority of patients with a GERD-induced cough don’t exhibit classic symptoms of the disease like heartburn. Chronic cough can be caused either by acid reflux or sometimes by the reflux of non-acidic stomach contents. Your whisper is also caused by this.
Your visit to the ear, nose and throat dovtor will deffinitely give you the wright answer.


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Could Cough And Whispered Voice Be Allergies Or Residual Issues From My Acid Reflux Condition?

hello and thank you for asking HCM, I understand your concern. I studied your case an d it seems like you are having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is one of the most common causes of a persistent cough. In fact, it’s estimated that GERD is responsible for between 20 and 40 percent of all cases of chronic cough. The majority of patients with a GERD-induced cough don’t exhibit classic symptoms of the disease like heartburn. Chronic cough can be caused either by acid reflux or sometimes by the reflux of non-acidic stomach contents. Your whisper is also caused by this. Your visit to the ear, nose and throat dovtor will deffinitely give you the wright answer. I hope this answer was helpful to you.