Coughing Symptoms

[tedfowler7625]

Hi,

A few years ago I complained to my primary care physician about chronic coughing. Sometimes the coughing would occur when cold air hits my chest. After my lungs were tested, I was diagnosed as possibly having asthma and was prescribed Flovent HFA, of which I take twice a day. Flovent has mostly eliminated my coughing. However, I was increasingly experiencing heartburn and test results showed I have a hiatal hernia. I exercise regularly and have never experienced breathing problems. I know acid reflux causes coughing, especially at night. Concerned that acid reflux may be the cause of my coughing. Has anyone had a similar experience?

[Carakraft]

Thanks for sharing your story!

I have reflux and asthma and when my reflux is acting up, my cough can get worse.

[Suerkaplan]

This is a repeat from another post on GERD.

I take 40 mg Omeprazole (this is a PPI) in the morning on an empty stomach - easy since I am up early to pee anyway. Sigh...

And an H2 receptor blocker at bedtime such as ...

nizatidine (Axid)

famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC)

cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB)

ranitidine (Zantac)

I take a generic maximum strength ranitidine from Sam's club or Costco to save money.

And the usual GERD suggestions about avoiding spicy foods and sleeping with the head of the bed elevated. Take a look at the "Summary of the Evidence" section of this website for details on the other suggestions.

gi.org/guideline/diagnosis-...

Good Luck!