Chronic cough
Health 24 – e airways disease (COPD) – a condition previously known as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. A major factor Chemical irritation of the oesophagus (gullet) by acid reflux through a reflex neural mechanism to the bronchial wall, or direct
Obesity raises esophageal cancer risk
Earthtimes – and reflux disease — repeated severe heartburn or gastrointestinal reflux disease — has already established. This study found gastrointestinal reflux disease quintupled the risk of esophageal cancer, but a combination of obesity and acid reflex
Why do we cough and sneeze?
Dayton Daily News – Possible symptom of gastro-esophageal reflux disease or a digestive-tract blockage. The stench: Comes from such bacterially created gases as butyric acid and flavor or sudden inhalation of cold air also can bring on this genetic reflex. Bless
