What are the symptoms of GORD, and what should I do about them? Is my cough due to GORD?

In response to a question on healthshare.com.au

GORD, or Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (sometimes called GERD for those who spell oesophagus without the ‘o’) is a condition which develops when the stomach contents rise into the oesophagus (the food pipe) and causes troublesome symptoms. The stomach contents are usually acidic, but not always so. Read More...