Marcus from Atlanta, Ga., has a chronic cough and frequent heartburn.

Try to eliminate the cause of frequent heartburn instead of taking antacids regularly.

The more frequent and severe your heartburn and other reflux symptoms are, the greater the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer.

Over-the-counter PPIs should be taken for only 14 days for treatment of frequent heartburn.

Prilosec is also available as an over-the-counter medication to treat frequent heartburn.

But some ingredients stand out as frequent heartburn triggers.

If you experience frequent or extended heartburn (twice a week on a regular basis), see your doctor.

If you have frequent heartburn or acid reflux, try these tips for relief.

If you have frequent heartburn and you're not seeing your doctor or pharmacist for heartburn relief, you may be flirting with trouble.

The PPIs available over-the-counter are used to treat frequent heartburn.