I figured it was just allergies. It seemed logical: My constant throat clearing began last summer, amid a bumper crop of weeds following last spring’s torrential rains. But when that compulsion to ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

That little ahem you do throughout the day might seem harmless enough. A minor annoyance, perhaps, but nothing to worry about. But when throat clearing becomes your constant companion—interrupting ...

When we think of acid reflux, the chest-clutching burn after a spicy meal usually comes to mind. We pop an antacid and move on. Yet, a stealthier version exists that skips the chest and targets the ...

It's common for doctors to prescribe proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to patients who complain of persistent throat symptoms. New research, however, advises these pills not be prescribed for throat ...

Often, there's no clear reason for heartburn, which occurs when stomach acid travels up towards the throat. Sometimes it is ...

Acid reflux happens when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Eating smaller meals helps prevent acid reflux symptoms. Avoiding smoking may decrease acid reflux frequency. Acid reflux, or ...

Let’s be honest: Digesting spicy or acidic foods isn’t particularly easy for most people. But when stomach acids are bubbling and gurgling in places they don’t normally, you might be wondering what’s ...