10 Dry Cough Causes
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD
GERD is an uncomfortable condition where the esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly at the end closest to the stomach.3‘GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | MedlinePlus.’ MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/gerd.html This allows stomach contents, such as acid, to make their way back up the esophagus and into the throat or mouth, causing heartburn.
The heartburn triggers a dry, nonproductive cough. It's possible to have GERD without a cough. Other symptoms to look for include discomfort in the chest, a burning sensation in the throat and asthma-like symptoms.
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