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What Causes Tightness In Throat And Wheezing?

I HAVE A TIGHT THROAT FEELING LIKE I WANT TO BURP BUT CANT....I VE BEEN COUGHING FOR 2 1/2 MONTHS NOW. COUGHING OCCURS TWICE A DAY OR ONCE BUT WHEN I START COUGHING I COUGH FOR ABOUT 10-15 MIN. AND HAVE A WHEEZING NOISE ONLY WHEN COUGHING. I CAN TASTE SOMETHING WHEN I COUGH AND I KNOW IT S NO NORMAL AND SOMETIMES I CAN TASTE EVEN WHEN I DON T COUGH.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards condition known as GERD ( gastrointestinal acid reflux disease ). In this condition the acidic content of stomach come back upto pharynx due to dysfunction of esophageal sphincter and cause symptoms as you mention in query ..

I would suggest you to :-

- Avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night .

- Eat at least one hour before going to bed .

- Take antacids like gelusil .

Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination .

Doctor may order endoscopy of esophagus , ambulatory acid test and X-ray of digestive system to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out causes like strep throat or laryngitis .

Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitos and H2 blockers. Severe cases need surgical correction.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tightness In Throat And Wheezing?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards condition known as GERD ( gastrointestinal acid reflux disease ). In this condition the acidic content of stomach come back upto pharynx due to dysfunction of esophageal sphincter and cause symptoms as you mention in query .. I would suggest you to :- - Avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night . - Eat at least one hour before going to bed . - Take antacids like gelusil . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy of esophagus , ambulatory acid test and X-ray of digestive system to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out causes like strep throat or laryngitis . Doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitos and H2 blockers. Severe cases need surgical correction. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari