can i ask how long some take the Lanzoprazole for, as i have had this problems for years, and every day cough, have blocked nose, and congested. Tried before to sleep with more than one pillow, but find it awkward and hurts my neck. Maybe will give it another go. Seeing gastro consultant in october, for another check. Do you just take the drug for ever? i have been given all sorts of stuff and nothing works. Gaviscon is vile, and makes me feel worse, so threw it out. One thing on the page about GERD is that avoid peppermint, which seems odd, considering that is whats in gaviscon.