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Suggest Treatment For Chronic And Persistent Cough
i have been coughing more than ever for the last 8 months. i have been on allergy shots for 6 yrs. they worked for the first 5 yrs. but i started coughing worse in the past few months.my gp put me on antibiotics and my ent tried some as well, to no avail. i cough so hard sometimes i gag to the point i throw up. now my chest is hurting. i have had chest xrays and a ct scan on my chest and they found nothing. please help
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms can be related to acid reflux.
Acid reflux can cause a chronic cough and also pain in the chest.
I suggest using antacids such as Maalox.
I also suggest using Omeprazole.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms can be related to acid reflux.
Acid reflux can cause a chronic cough and also pain in the chest.
I suggest using antacids such as Maalox.
I also suggest using Omeprazole.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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