Q I have a foreign-body sensation in my throat and a dry cough, perhaps from reflux. Will these improve too?
A When stomach acid reflux irritates the throat and bronchi, a foreign-body sensation, chronic cough, and hoarse voice appear together. When reflux is fundamentally reduced, these accompanying symptoms often improve as well.
Detailed Answer
When refluxed stomach acid irritates the throat and larynx, you may get a foreign-body sensation, frequent throat clearing, dry cough, and hoarse voice. Treating only the throat separately doesn't work well; you must manage the underlying reflux for them to improve together.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment focuses on reducing reflux—the root—rather than the throat where symptoms appear. Once the stomach stabilizes, accompanying symptoms such as throat foreign-body sensation and cough often subside naturally.
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