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Cough every 10 minutes and after eating. What could it be?
60 year old. Has a productive cough , one to three coughs, on a regular basis, like every 10 minutes or so, plus always after eating anything. It's a productive cough that feels good to do. Also blows nose frequently. This has been going on for several years but now seems to have become more frequent and deeper cough. Was a pack a day smoker for 7 years but that was 40 years ago when they were 20. Does anyone know what this could be?
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@robertwills That is a question for the doctor. There can be several reasons for a chronic cough. I made the mistake of not paying attention to a chronic cough and wound up with lung damage that I may have been able to avoid. Please don't make that mistake. Find a good doctor and get an answer as soon as you can.
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@mjb is right - get that cough checked out because some causes are curable and others indicate a need for further diagnosis and treatment.
Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say :
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-cough/symptoms-causes/syc-20351575
When did you last mention it to your provider? (If you are like me, the answer might be "Never" - I never brought it up until it got so bad it landed me in the ER. Like Mary, I was then diagnosed with an advanced lung condition that was possibly avoidable)
Thank you both. That's the best advice. I just thought maybe someone may have or know of a similar situation. I remember a long time ago someone told me that when they went to the diner they would always see all the older people there blowing their noses after eating. Their doctor said that this was perfectly normal. I was also hoping for that answer, too!
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1 Reaction😊 I blamed my cough on smoking, then after I quit, I decided it was from quitting smoking. I think we all hope it's normal but deep down know it's something that needs to be checked. Best of luck, I hope you let us know when you get an answer. Hopefully in your case it is nothing too serious.
I agree, when in doubt check it out with a medical professional…hopefully it might just be food allergies or digestive problems like gerds which makes you cough too, good luck with your search for the right answers.
As you can tell, we all recommend seeing your health care provider to check out the cough! Once you know what is possibly causing it, you can take action. It could be related to asthma, allergies, GI problems, being an ex-smoker, etc. Once you know the cause, you can find the proper treatment and hopefully this issue will resolve quickly. Good luck.
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2 ReactionsI suggest GERD or Silent GERD may be the cause. A gastroenterologist might be a good start. Medication and diet mods can help.
Sounds similar to what I posted recently (on previous page) about Gustatory Rhinitis -- sneezing and runny nose after eating which hubby was experiencing that we thought might be a side effect of the Pirfenidone (Esbriet) he's taking:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/runny-nose-when-eating
Chronic coughing can be a sign of cancer and should be checked with your Dr immediately. Gerd does not usually cause coughing like this. Gerd is usually caused by low stomach acid levels and constriction around the waist. Lowering stomach circumference to eleviate Gerd symptoms can help and check for low stomach acid levels. Stomach acid levels decrease as we age, which in turn, can cause Gerd symptoms.
A productive cough occurs to clear substances from an airway. The question then becomes why would substances, phlegm, food, drink, saliva, pooling near airways. It is a very good idea to have this looked at. There are swallow studies that can easily track where Fluids, travel once swallowed and wear fluids might Pool. A doctor can refer for a swallow study and that should provide better insight into why this is happening.