Successful resolution of refractory chronic cough induced by gastroesophageal reflux with treatment of baclofen.
Gastroesophageal reflux induced cough is a common cause of chronic cough, and proton pump inhibitors are a standard therapy. However, the patients unresponsive to the standard therapy are difficult to treat and remain a challenge to doctors. Here, we summarized the experience of successful resolution of refractory chronic cough due to gastroesophageal reflux with baclofen in three patients. It is concluded that baclofen may be a viable option for gastroesophageal reflux induced cough unresponsive to proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No, 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China. qiuzhongmin@yahoo.com.hk.
Xianghuai
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Xu
Qiang
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Chen
Siwei
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Liang
Hanjing
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Lü
Zhongmin
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Qiu