ASK Dr Martin
Feb 11, 2021
2 minutes
Coughs and reflux
Q I’ve had a cough for months and my GP says that it’s due to stomach acid. How can this be?
Sue, south London
A A long-term cough should always be checked but this sounds like reflux, where stomach acid leaks into your gullet and up to your throat. Often, reflux causes heartburn or other indigestion pain, but sometimes the
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