Comments on: Loose productive cough at night (excess mucus): GERD (Acid reflux), asthma or sinus problem? http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/ All your questions about Acid Reflux answered Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:17:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Vic http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Vic Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:36:15 +0000 http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/#comment-1977 Make sure you lie down / sleep at least 3-4 hours after your meal. Elevate the head of your bed by 5" to 6" (you can get some wood planks from places like lowe's, home depot or ace). If after a few weeks there is still no relief in the heartburn / acid reflux / GERD and you still experience the symptoms everyday, I'd try systemic (oral) steroids instead of topical ones. For the sinus problems, check for a deviated septem. If that's not a problem, try a prescription drug like rhinocort aqua to see if it relieves your problems. May be get an allergy test. Also drink orange juice everyday, avoid dust, rest / sleep well, exercise, wear loose fitting clothes and by all means find ways to relieve stress. Make sure you lie down / sleep at least 3-4 hours after your meal. Elevate the head of your bed by 5" to 6" (you can get some wood planks from places like lowe’s, home depot or ace). If after a few weeks there is still no relief in the heartburn / acid reflux / GERD and you still experience the symptoms everyday, I’d try systemic (oral) steroids instead of topical ones.

For the sinus problems, check for a deviated septem. If that’s not a problem, try a prescription drug like rhinocort aqua to see if it relieves your problems. May be get an allergy test. Also drink orange juice everyday, avoid dust, rest / sleep well, exercise, wear loose fitting clothes and by all means find ways to relieve stress.

]]> By: Emily http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Emily Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:36:15 +0000 http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/#comment-1975 Have you gotten tested for Whooping Cough? Have you gotten tested for Whooping Cough?

]]> By: kim d http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 kim d Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:36:15 +0000 http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/#comment-1976 its your sinuses at night they get worse because of the change of weather.i have the same problem some times its so bad i cant sleep.it messes with our asthma.u can try a neti pod it clears your nose out and helps with the mucus.u can get 1` on line.they don't cost much.hope this helps. and good luck. its your sinuses at night they get worse because of the change of weather.i have the same problem some times its so bad i cant sleep.it messes with our asthma.u can try a neti pod it clears your nose out and helps with the mucus.u can get 1` on line.they don’t cost much.hope this helps. and good luck.

]]> By: JOHN http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1974 JOHN Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:36:15 +0000 http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/#comment-1974 The FASTEST and BEST I have found for symptoms is a teaspoon of baking soda in a small glass a couple of sips as needed The FASTEST and BEST I have found for symptoms is a teaspoon of baking soda in a small glass a couple of sips as needed

]]> By: sheridean http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1973 sheridean Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:36:15 +0000 http://acidreflux.alltheinfo.info/2009/10/12/loose-productive-cough-at-night-excess-mucus-gerd-acid-reflux-asthma-or-sinus-problem/#comment-1973 Acid reflux may cause bronchial asthma: Reflux may induce reflex bronchial spasm Acid may be aspirated in minimal amounts and initiate broncho-constriction Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract associated with reflux releases chemical substances which mediate bronchospasm. About 75% of patients with asthma have acid reflux disease. Reflux symptoms usually precede attacks of wheezy chest. Asthma is also initiated by the same dietary and lifestyle factors which trigger acid reflux symptoms. There is a good response to proton pump inhibitors given twice daily and treatment should continue for at least two months. Acid reflux may cause bronchial asthma:
Reflux may induce reflex bronchial spasm
Acid may be aspirated in minimal amounts and initiate broncho-constriction
Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract associated with reflux releases chemical substances which mediate bronchospasm.
About 75% of patients with asthma have acid reflux disease. Reflux symptoms usually precede attacks of wheezy chest. Asthma is also initiated by the same dietary and lifestyle factors which trigger acid reflux symptoms. There is a good response to proton pump inhibitors given twice daily and treatment should continue for at least two months.

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