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  2. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - Wikipedia

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    Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or the nasopharynx. [4] [5] LPR causes respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing [6] and is often associated with head and neck complaints such as dysphonia, globus pharyngis, and dysphagia. [7]

  3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia

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    Frequent acid reflux is due to poor closure of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is at the junction between the stomach and the esophagus. [6] Factors that can contribute to GERD: Hiatal hernia, which increases the likelihood of GERD due to mechanical and motility factors. [32] [33]

  4. Post-nasal drip - Wikipedia

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    Post-nasal drip (PND), also known as upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), occurs when excessive mucus is produced by the nasal mucosa.The excess mucus accumulates in the back of the nose, and eventually in the throat once it drips down the back of the throat.

  5. ‘Doctors Dismissed My Chronic Cough As Allergies. It Was ...

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    My original PCP even gave me cough syrup with codeine during one of my many visits. But when I started experiencing severe stomach pain, I decided to get more opinions.

  6. Upper respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Children under 2 years old should not be given any type of cough or cold medicine due to the potential for life-threatening side effects. [23] In addition, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics , the use of cough medicine to relieve cough symptoms should be avoided in children under 4 years old, and the safety is questioned for ...

  7. Experts Explain Exactly Why Pasta In Europe Doesn't Make Your ...

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    More Fermentation, Fewer (Tummy) Problems. Fermentation has long been praised for its benefits on gut health, and you're more likely to encounter these benefits when leaving the U.S. for more ...

  8. US FDA to seek public opinion before banning popular cough ...

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    The FDA's clarification follows a unanimous vote by its panel of outside experts on Tuesday against the effectiveness of oral OTC medicines made with phenylephrine, an ingredient widely used in ...

  9. Chronic cough - Wikipedia

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    A dry cough is a persistent cough where no mucus is present; this can be a sign of an infection. A chronic wet cough is a cough where excess mucus is present; depending on the colour of the phlegm, bacterial infections may be present. [16] A stress cough is when the airways of the throat are blocked to the point that it causes a reflexive spasm.