What could be causing my year-long choking sensation and dry, gagging cough when my chest scans, chest X-rays, and heart ultrasound (2D echo) are all normal, and could this be related to my anxiety or the medications I take, which include Olkem 40 mg, Monteck LC, and Alprax 0.25 mg? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing my year-long choking sensation and dry, gagging cough when my chest scans, chest X-rays, and heart ultrasound (2D echo) are all normal, and could this be related to my anxiety or the medications I take, which include Olkem 40 mg, Monteck LC, and Alprax 0.25 mg?

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What could be causing my year-long choking sensation and dry, gagging cough when my chest scans, chest X-rays, and heart ultrasound (2D echo) are all normal, and could this be related to my anxiety or the medications I take, which include Olkem 40 mg, Monteck LC, and Alprax 0.25 mg?

Asked by Male, 40 · 3 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

3 days ago

Your choking sensation and dry cough could indeed be related to anxiety, which often causes a tight feeling in the throat (globus sensation). Additionally, acid reflux (GERD) is a common, overlooked cause of these exact symptoms. Regarding your medications, Olkem (olmesartan) is generally well-tolerated, but blood pressure medications can occasionally contribute to a cough. Monteck LC (montelukast/levocetirizine) and Alprax (alprazolam) are unlikely to cause this. Please discuss these possibilities, especially acid reflux and anxiety management, with your doctor to help find you relief.

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What could be causing my year-long choking sensation and dry, gagging cough when my chest scans, chest X-rays, and heart ultrasound (2D echo) are all normal, and could this be related to my anxiety or the medications I take, which include Olkem 40 mg, Monteck LC, and Alprax 0.25 mg?

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