Nagging cough!! PCP kept me trying little things for 2 yrs.... It was getting common to vomit with the worst episodes. At 55, I thought I was a more proactive person...proof that I wasn't. The coughing led to Costochondritis, damage to the cartilage and ribs, mine has caused permanent damage and bad pain (ice packs are the only thing that helps my pain). For my cough: I have a script for Benzonate/Tessalon Pearls, fully stocked at all times. My mom told me about this- it's very effective and absolutely ZERO side effects. When I need it, I take 3 @x, forget what the doctor says to take. My cough does have a true cause too. I have pSS, primary Sjögren's syndrome, can cause phlegm and dry mouth and throat... I gargle with room temperature plain soda water, over the sink, cuz it can cause me to gag and violently cough it out. It took me a while to figure out when to cough it out and when to swallow it.Also, I am extremely cautious about NOT breathing through my mouth. That means I have to stop talking sometimes. I, too, have a hiatal hernia, Dr says leave it alone for now. My husband has had 3, two were repaired and the third is being left alone. I am completely jealous that you get6-7 hrs sleep, I am lucky to get 2-3 @ a time. Good luck with your pickle ball.