“Lisinopril Cough:” What is it & Why Do Ace-Inhibitors (Lisinopril, etc) Cause Cough? ( How to Fix it) | Dr. Jen Caudle

If lisinopril is giving you a dry cough, here’s what to do next. Tell your doctor the cough is persistent and medication-related . ACE inhibitors are known to cause this, and alternatives exist(like ARBs) that don’t raise bradykinin. That conversation matters. At the same time, work on the conditions that required medication:• Reduce sodium and ultra-processed foods• Increase potassium-rich whole foods• Manage stress and improve sleep• Move daily to improve vascular function When lifestyle lower