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GI Motility online (2006) doi:10.1038/gimo77Published 16 May 2006 Gastroesophageal reflux and chronic cough Susan M. Harding, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.G.A.Key Points Chronic cough has more than 20 causes, and in up to 62% of cases more than one cause can be involved. Specific therapy for the cause of chronic cough leads to cough resolution in up to 98% of cases. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)-related chronic cough is the second most common cause of chronic cough and is defined as a cough that improves or is eliminated with GER-specific therapy. Although GER is a cause of chronic cough in 40% of c