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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Yes, I cough or rather feel the need to clear my throat and then expectorate mucous or flem, clear after eating or drinking. For a long time it seemed to only happen after drinking coffee but not it is quite often after eating almost any meal or anything,
Fri, 1 Dec 2017
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1. going by your history of having a cough after eating, it could possibly be a symptom of GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so take an opinion of Gastroenterologist or medicine specialist who might ask for an investigation like endoscopy, gastric analysis, till then:

. Do not lie down immediately after food.
. Head high position at night (during sleep)
. Take small nonbulky meals
. Bland and soft diet, avoid chilies and sour or fatty food.
. Stop irritant drugs (painkillers)

PS. One may consult an ENT specialist [for quick visual examination of the throat] and for any necessary investigation(s) [if any]

2. If the investigations come normal, even then it could be mild GERD so follow the dietary recommendations and lifestyle changes [if advised] and check with a Chest specialist for Chest X-ray to exclude causes of a chronic cough like:
. Hb%, WBC for eosinophilia
. X-ray chest for TB, Pneumonia

PS. The choice of antibiotic will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality.
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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. going by your history of having a cough after eating, it could possibly be a symptom of GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so take an opinion of Gastroenterologist or medicine specialist who might ask for an investigation like endoscopy, gastric analysis, till then: . Do not lie down immediately after food. . Head high position at night (during sleep) . Take small nonbulky meals . Bland and soft diet, avoid chilies and sour or fatty food. . Stop irritant drugs (painkillers) PS. One may consult an ENT specialist [for quick visual examination of the throat] and for any necessary investigation(s) [if any] 2. If the investigations come normal, even then it could be mild GERD so follow the dietary recommendations and lifestyle changes [if advised] and check with a Chest specialist for Chest X-ray to exclude causes of a chronic cough like: . Hb%, WBC for eosinophilia . X-ray chest for TB, Pneumonia PS. The choice of antibiotic will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality.