Persistent cough

[jantee]

I have had a persistent cough and excess production of mucus for 8 months ENT consultant could not find a cause and did not think it was due to silent reflux. I sleep propped up but awake coughing every 3 hours. I am wondering whether to try Gaviscon plus or Guardium as my quality of life is suffering.

[Valerie01]

Well firstly let me say sorry you arnt feeling good in my opinion I would try gaviscon I always say it's worth a try good luck if it doesn't work you are no worse off for trying

[jantee in reply to Valerie01]

Thanks for the reassurance.

[Spikey]

I believe your symptoms are not uncommon. I have suffered similar symptoms periodically in the past, but not for such an extended period as you. I find Gaviscon helps, as does peppermint tea. However, you need to get to the bottom of it. Have you had blood tests or an endoscopy?

[jantee in reply to Spikey]

Endoscopy and blood tests both clear which is why ENT consultant seems to have no answer it get than review in 3 months.

[Janashlin]

I had the very same symptoms and used to cough so bad I would end up foaming sometimes.

I did two things that seemed to help which were recommended by my specialist.

Started using Nasanex to help in case a sinus drip was contributing.

Started taking Gaviscon Dual Action before bed at night.

I have also switched to a cbd oil with thc that is also helping my overall well-being ( back pain and dumping syndrome).

I hope you feel better soon.

[jantee in reply to Janashlin]

Thanks. I shall explore your suggestions

[Judley]

It could be LPR (silent reflux), you could look it up to see if any other symptoms. Gaviscon Advance works better than other forms as it is ant reflux and forms a barrier and recommended by the Liverpool University hospital. You should see a GI, endoscopies and bariums only discover some cases/things so a repeat or another test such as manometry & pH test might be advised