Why does my long-term cough with sticky phlegm and heartburn return every time I stop taking levocetirizine and Montair LC, and could my symptoms be caused by acid reflux instead of just allergies? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why does my long-term cough with sticky phlegm and heartburn return every time I stop taking levocetirizine and Montair LC, and could my symptoms be caused by acid reflux instead of just allergies?

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Why does my long-term cough with sticky phlegm and heartburn return every time I stop taking levocetirizine and Montair LC, and could my symptoms be caused by acid reflux instead of just allergies?

Asked by Male, 24 · 1 month ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

1 month ago

It is incredibly common to feel frustrated when symptoms return after stopping your medication. You make an excellent observation: acid reflux can indeed cause a chronic cough, sticky phlegm, and throat irritation. When stomach acid travels up, it can irritate your airways, mimicking or worsening allergy symptoms. While levocetirizine and Montair LC help soothe allergy-related inflammation and mucus, they do not treat acid reflux. When you stop them, your throat becomes more sensitive to the acid, bringing the cough back. I highly recommend discussing this with a doctor, as managing reflux directly could be the key to your lasting relief.

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