Learn about reflux in children (GERD), its common symptoms like vomiting and coughing, potential causes, and effective treatment options for your child.

The holiday season brings festive meals, rich desserts, late nights and plenty of celebration. It is also a time when many ...

The most frequently prescribed PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec) and pantoprazole (Protonix). Studies show they are effective with short-term use in treating Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcers ...

(Health.com)-- You've been coughing for weeks. How do you know if it's just a hard-to-shake cold or something more serious? A chronic cough, defined as lasting more than eight weeks, is not uncommon.

A new study finds a possible association between GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and chronic cough, though the authors are ...

Deaths from whooping cough have been recorded in Louisiana and Washington. More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows. This ...

USA: A new multicenter US cohort study has identified a potential link between the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)—widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity—and an ...

Type 2 diabetes patients prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists were more likely to develop chronic cough versus those prescribed other medications. Increased cough risk persisted when patients with a ...

It is GERD Awareness Week, which is always held the same week as Thanksgiving. Reports show GERD, which is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects roughly 20% of Americans. Recommended ...

Home remedies can include honey to soothe throat irritation and steam to hydrate airways. Chronic conditions like asthma or GERD may require medication to ease a cough. See a provider if your cough ...

A cough lasting over eight weeks, known as a chronic cough, signals potential underlying issues like asthma, reflux, or heart problems. Ignoring this persistent symptom can delay crucial diagnoses.

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss warrant ...