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The diffuse neuroendocrine system consists of specialised endocrine cells and peptidergic
nerves and is present in all organs of the body. Substance P (SP) is secreted by nerves and …

Background In surgical patients undergoing general anaesthesia, coughing at the time of
extubation is common and can result in potentially dangerous complications. We performed …

Background Sore throat is a common side‐effect of general anaesthesia and is reported by
between 30% and 70% of patients after tracheal intubation. The likelihood of a sore throat …

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a consequence of evaporative water loss in
conditioning the inspired air. The water loss causes cooling and dehydration of the airway …

Release of neuropeptides, including tachykinins and calcitonin gene-related peptide, from
sensory nerves via an axon or local reflex may have inflammatory effects in the airways. This …

Inhalation injury causes a heterogeneous cascade of insults that increase morbidity and
mortality among the burn population. Despite major advancements in burn care for the past …

Smoke inhalation injury is a serious medical problem that increases morbidity and mortality
after severe burns. However, relatively little attention has been paid to this devastating …

Human and animal toxicology has had a profound impact on our historical and current
understanding of air pollution health effects. Early animal toxicological studies of air …

Neurogenic inflammation encompasses the release of neuropeptides from airway nerves
leading to inflammatory effects. This neurogenic inflammatory response of the airways can …