Dry coughs are primarly related to LPR, which is not the same as gerd. It is still associated with acid reflux backing up into the larynx, which causes redness & irritation to the vocal chords and thus, the dry coughs. I was dx'd with LPR 18 months ago, and have since cut off all coffee, chocolate, and tomato products, plus I try not to eat anything after 8:30pm. Plus, I'm on Nexium 40mg / day.
I rarely ever got heartburn, and hardly ever at night, which are signs of LPR. Gerd presents with heartburn, and those that get it also get it bad at night.
I have gerd to and I notice I sometimes I have a dry cough and I think you feel full cause maybe you have built up acid and gas. Im not sure but that is my guess