Use of Online Symptom Checkers to Delineate the Ever-Elusive GERD versus Non-GERD Cough.

Cough carries an annual prevalence in the population of 10-33% and remains the most common reason for primary care physician visits. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is estimated to be present in 20-40% of Western adult populations. Pulmonary manifestations, such as cough, have been recognized as a potential consequence of GERD, with the prevalence of GERD-associated cough ranging from 10%-40%. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.