Chronic cough and a resulting sore throat are common symptoms of acid reflux disease or GERD. Both are caused by gastric juices escaping the stomach and rising into the esophagus, the tube above the stomach. Being extremely acidic, the gastric juices basically burn through the sensitive esophagus lining creating irritation and inflammation that are almost … Read more about Sore Throat and Acid Reflux

Coughing is a symptom we don’t normally associate with acid reflux, but with a respiratory infection, allergies or asthma. And yet it’s one of the most telling signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Coughing in the morning after waking up is a clear symptom of acid reflux disease. It may or may not be … Read more about Acid Reflux and Coughing

A sinus infection occurs when the lining of the sinuses, the air cavities of the face near the nose, become inflamed and infected. There are three main causes of a sinus infection: viral, bacterial or fungal. However, a sinus infection can occur as a result of any type of inflammation of the sinuses, including allergies, … Read more about Sinus Infection: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment