A patient presents with a chronic cough, wheezing, and a sore throat.He states he's had these symptoms for three months, and asthma is not the cause.The nurse suspects that which of the following might be causing this patient's respiratory issues and sore throat?

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause symptoms such as chronic cough, wheezing, and sore throat due to the backflow of stomach acids into the esophagus, irritating the throat and airways.

A Patient Presents with a Chronic Cough, Wheezing, and a Sore