Dry cough-Earliear had acid reflux issue

2025-06-06 13:00:44
Hello Doctors, From past 1 month am having dry hacking like cough without any other symptoms in between had low fever for 3-4 days, I did all type of fever profile test all were negative, local physician had given some antibiotics that also didn't work, consulted pulmonologist did PFT Xray and IGE test all are normal, still have dry cough, Earlier 3-4 back I had LPR reflux where I was having throat issue feeling like a lump, took PPI for this treatment and my throat sensation became normal, Now for dry cough can it be the same issue. Please suggest. Please suggest PPI for to prevent cough from reflux. I used to take esomeprazole and itopride which worked well. Earlier had tried other combination also but after tak ing esomeprazole and itopride it worked. Please suggest . Thank You.
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Soft bland diet. Dont lie down immediately after a meal. A minimum of 1 hour gap is a must. A base line upper GI endoscopy is needed. other tests may include 24 hours ambulatory pH monitoring sos.

Answered2025-06-10 14:32:19

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Avoid spicy, oily, fried and fatty foods Avoid soda containing drinks Immediate cessation of Smoking/ Alcohol consumption (if present) Drink plenty of water Take small frequent meals Persistent dry cough can be because of Reflux if all other diseases excluded
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Consult Gastroenterologist Might require few investigations

Answered2025-06-09 16:56:49

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