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@pagechapman I have advanced BE/MAI and have been told I have, in addition, a neurogenic cough (triggered by eating, drinking, blowing air). I have previously posted in detail about my cough issues and medical work up if you want to search prior posts for it. For neurogenic coughs (which are believed to be due to nerve injury in the larynx) they can do nerve blocks or drugs, but my recollection of the drug discussed was an anti-depressant which has been shown to benefit the nerve issue (my doctor preferred to start with the nerve blocks before trying drugs but I am waiting for one more procedure, FEES, before making any decisions). Gabapentin is also used with nerve pain generally so I see some connection there, but if they think your coughing may have a neurogenic component, I suggest you see a laryngologist who specializes in neurogenic coughs as there may be more effective options for you than gabapentin.

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Amitriptyline is another option. It’s considered an antidepressant, but not at the levels it’s given to help with neurogenic cough. I believe it helped me early on my disease. I was also using an Aerobika so it’s hard to say for sure. It probably was a combination of the two.