by Jeanine Fisher | Apr 22, 2020 | health, reflux
I have reflux and one of the symptoms is a cough, so how do I tell the difference between this and the cough caused by COVID-19? If we cough a few times at the moment, it’s hard not to think it may be related to the coronavirus. COVID-19 is a lower respiratory tract... 
by rdbiomed | Mar 25, 2020 | health
When we talk about reflux, it is key to understand how our body actually works. So, here’s an at-a-glance guide to the oesophagus. Your oesophagus is an important part of the digestive system – it is a muscular tube that takes food from the back of your mouth to the... 
by rdbiomed | Feb 12, 2019 | health, reflux
“Acid reflux could cause death during epileptic seizures, study finds” – reads the headline for a study conducted by researchers at Purdue University in Indiana. The new study suggests that reflux plays a role in sudden unexplained death during an epileptic seizure.... 
by rdbiomed | Dec 21, 2018 | health, reflux
Too much rich food, alcohol and festive stress can trigger reflux symptoms, including heartburn, belching, bloating, unpleasant acid taste and nausea. Here’s our 10 top tips for surviving the Christmas season 1 Know your food triggers Avoid eating foods which you know... 
by rdbiomed | Oct 31, 2018 | health, pepsin
Non-allergic rhinitis (NAR) is a condition that causes chronic sneezing, congestion, or runny nose but isn’t caused by an allergy. Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or skin from animals.... 
by rdbiomed | Oct 25, 2018 | health, reflux
Gastroparesis means paralysis of the muscles of the stomach and is a chronic condition where the stomach can’t empty itself in the normal way and food passes through more slowly than usual. Slow, irregular stomach contractions can interrupt or prevent normal...
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