Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up appointment for persistent heartburn with chronic cough. He has a 1-year history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and takes pantoprazole twice daily. He reports no nausea, vomiting, or dysphagia. Upper endoscopy performed 1 year… Read More »
A cough is a common phenomenon of the respiratory tract to expel out irritants, foreign particle, dust etc. from the air passage. However, there might be several other reasons contributing to a cough you are experiencing right now. One such factor is acid reflux. In this article, we will analyze if a cough you are… Read More »
by Iqbal Osman1 Heart burns, acid indigestion and upset stomach are interrelated. Women generally experience frequent heart burns during pregnancy. Acidity or heart burns are the results of unhealthy dietary plans. Increased acid secretion in stomach can lead to occurrence of heart burns. The symptoms are categorized by increased headache, inflammation and burning sensations in… Read More »