India, Sept. 23 -- If you've been struggling with a persistent cough that doesn't go away despite treatments, the cause might not be in your lungs at all. Surprisingly, some digestive issues can trigger coughing, often leaving patients confused.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a board-certified gastroenterologist and popular health influencer known as @thestomachdoc on social media, shared in his September 22 Instagram post a surprising digestive condition that often goes unnoticed but can be the reason behind chronic cough. (Also read: Harvard, AIIMS gastroenterologist says 'many yogurts have more sugar than soda', shares 7 fermented food misconceptions )

"If you have constant throat clearing, a sour or bitter taste in your mouth, chronic cough, or ...