Journal of clinical gastroenterology
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Apr 1996
Editorial Review Case ReportsExcluding gastroesophageal reflux disease as the cause of chronic cough.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is recognized to be present in 10-20% of cases of chronic cough. Proving that it is the cause of the cough is more difficult. ⋯ In the commentary following the case history, we review the medical literature to confirm that GERD and cough may each precipitate the other. The role of esophageal pH monitoring in difficult cases of chronic cough is explored; we emphasize the use of pH monitoring while the patient is on therapy to prove or disprove the link.