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My husband has been diagnosed with gerd. He had an endoscopy and no hernia or ulcers were found. He has been taking dexilant DR 60 mg for almost a month. His symptoms are better but he suddenly starting coughing frequently and his voice has become hoarse. Can this be a side effect from the dexilant? He did not have a hoarse voice or coughing before. He does not appear to have any other symptoms of anything upper respiratory and generally does not feel ill.
Hi! Good evening. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.
Your husband's cough is less likely to be due to Dexilant DR . The cough could either be due to a concomitant respiratory tract infection or could be due to inadvertent regurgitation of the gastric content into the trachea while in sleep. If I were your doctor, I would like to have a proper physical examination along with a ENT check up, and go for some related investigations if need be. I would also advise you to continue your medications as before.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
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What Causes Coughing And Hoarse Voice With GERD?
Hi! Good evening. i am Dr Shareef answering your query. Your husband s cough is less likely to be due to Dexilant DR . The cough could either be due to a concomitant respiratory tract infection or could be due to inadvertent regurgitation of the gastric content into the trachea while in sleep. If I were your doctor, I would like to have a proper physical examination along with a ENT check up, and go for some related investigations if need be. I would also advise you to continue your medications as before. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef