can acid reflux cause a wet cough
1 If acid reflux gets past the upper esophageal sphincter, it can enter the throat (pharynx) and even the voice box (larynx), causing hoarseness or sore throat. 2  Laryngitis. 3  Chronic dry cough, especially at night. 4  GERD is a common cause of unexplained coughing. GERD is a common cause of unexplained coughing. 2  It is not clear how cough is caused or aggravated by GERD. 3  Asthma. 4  Refluxed acid can worsen asthma by irritating the airways. 5  And asthma and the medications used to treat it can make GERD worse. 6  Feeling as if there is a lump in your throat.