Cough caused by gastroesophageal reflux can be improved by general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. General treatment: patients should adjust their diet, drink more water, avoid eating chocolate, coffee, spicy and stimulating food, quit smoking and drinking, avoid eating within 2 hours before bedtime, and raise the head of the bed 15~20cm when sleeping.
2. Medication: Acid inhibitors, such as omeprazole, etc., gastrointestinal stimulants, such as domperidone tablets, etc., antacids, such as aluminum hydroxide, etc., can be taken as prescribed by the doctor to improve the symptoms.
3. Surgical treatment: For those who are not obvious with conservative treatment or in serious condition, the symptoms can be improved through laparoscopic fundoplication and endoscopic treatment.
It is recommended that patients strictly follow the doctor’s prescription of medication, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and pay attention to regulating emotions and adjusting lifestyles, as well as monitoring the condition and regular checkups.