The most effective treatments for shifting sticky mucus from the airways are simple ones: saline nose sprays and washes, ...

Some people who have long-term conditions, such as chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis, have to cough frequently. This is because the lung’s cilia – tiny hair-like structures that move mucus, debris ...

If you live with heartburn or acid reflux, you are likely taking medication to manage it. Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) drugs are medications that reduce gastric acid secretions, and include popular ...

GERD and IBS both affect the digestive tract but have different symptoms and treatments. Learn how these two disorders affect ...

We have studied the location of this luminal chemistry in Barrett’s patients during acid reflux. Methods: Ten Barrett’s patients were studied before and after administration of 2 mmol nitrate. Using ...

New or persistent acid reflux, especially after age 50, may mean higher risk for esophageal cancer, particularly in people ...

You are inviting a health disaster when you take a drag while sipping your morning tea. This toxic combo hits both your lungs and gut.

There’s nothing like enjoying a delicious healthy meal without the burn. And when I say burn, I am talking about the agonizing acid reflux throat burn and the inflamed smoldering chest burn that ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Most of us have experienced the burning sensation of heartburn at least occasionally, perhaps after eating a lot ...

A NEW study from Vietnam suggests that adjusting the diagnostic threshold for mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) significantly enhances the accuracy of detecting gastroesophageal reflux disease, ...

DGE is a known risk factor for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its complications. Aim To determine whether short-acting or long-acting GLP-1 RAs are associated with an increased risk of ...