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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Cough

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of unexplained chronic cough. This article reviews important clinical considerations regarding association, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD in the setting of chronic unexplained cough.

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  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA

    Aaron Z. Tokayer

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Tokayer, A.Z. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Cough. Lung 186 (Suppl 1), 29–34 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-007-9057-3

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