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Hello, chronic cough patient, Ajay through one round of testing at Mayo. Back in December for 2 GI procedures. If anyone has had the Ph test and/or manometry for chronic cough, I'd love to hear your experience. Thanks
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So, I had the esophageal manometry and h monitoring. The manometry was first, very uncomfortable tube, made my eyes water. They said I did well. Didn't gag or vomit. Lol. Swallowing and esophageal sphincter normal. The ph tube is much smaller. It's weird having that tube in your throat and eating and drinking. Turns out I do not have GERD. So, in February I will see an ENT at Mayo for them to take my chronic cough source.
Dear Moderator Lisa
Thank you so much for giving me so much of your time and information. You have allayed my fears, should I ever have to take these tests. My cough is present every morning after awaking, with nasal drip, and at other times for no perceivable reason. My speech therapist asks me to swallow or drink water instead of coughing. My plan is to have a water bottle in my hand as much as possible, to remind me to do those things rather than cough. And to have water right there so I will follow her instructions. From my speech therapist I have also heard about two procedures that I might need, I so appreciate what you have done for me!
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1 ReactionThrough various articles I found, silent reflux can cause a host of issues, including chronic cough, post nasal drip, and even mimic asthma. I hope the next tests I have prove silent reflux, then get more effective treatment than OTC meds
Hello, I have had a chronic cough since 2016 after getting a very bad cold. Diagnosed with asthma a few years ago. Just had a bronchoscopy 2 weeks ago and woke up coughing to the point of chest pain. The results are still coming in, as far as I can tell nothing wrong. Now I’m wondering if it’s gerd or what’s causing it.
Hi, @mpeters. Here is some general chronic cough information that might be useful:
- Chronic cough
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-cough/symptoms-causes/syc-20351575.
This gives an overview of the testing used, but it does not get into specifics about testing for non-pulmonary conditions such as manometry and pH testing @adkindt.
Information on esophageal manometry and the ambulatory acid (pH) probe test is also available, but in different places with gastrointestinal testing:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20361959
(see second bullet down on ambulatory acid (pH) probe test)
- Esophageal manometry
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/esophageal-manometry/about/pac-20394000.
I know from my own experience being tested for chronic cough and other things, however, that having a real person describe tests you will undergo is very helpful.
I've experienced losing my voice associated with a chronic cough. It's frustrating, makes it hard to communicate and is somewhat embarrassing. This has happened to me in video or phone meetings when I've talked quite a bit.
mpeters - has the loss of your voice due to chronic cough occurred more in any particular scenarios?
That could be silent reflux. I certainly cough like crazy lying down. I have sleep some and use a cpap nasal mask, so getting to sleep is not pleasant
I’m here for the same thing but I also can’t breathe or lay down and sleep at night?
So far I met with an awesome pulmonologist, Dr. Lee. He really listened to my concerns about this cough. Tests were pulmonary function, asthma test, CT sinus, CT chest, CT thorax. Next up in 2 weeks is the esophageal ph test, and esophageal manometry. Then speech therapist, because apparently they have tricks to teach cough suppression. We are trying to verify it rule out silent reflux definitely.
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1 ReactionI’m so glad I am involved with this group. I didn’t know that Mayo Clinic has a chronic cough clinic. I didn’t know there were tests to see why a person coughs. Like others, I would like to know what the tests are like, and what treatments are available. Chronic cough has impacted my voice. Not having or barely having a voice is a real downer. Thanks to anyone offering information and encouragement.
Hi, @adkindt. How has your coughing been this past week?
A few other Mayo Clinic Connect members who may have information to share about the Ph test and/or manometry for chronic cough and what to expect include @larry1443 @pjl112 @crossette @rinagelman49. @sueinmn also may have some thoughts for you.
What was involved with the round 1 of chronic cough testing you had at Mayo Clinic? When will your December tests occur?