Bronchopulmonary C-fibers and a subset of mechanically sensitive, acid-sensitive
myelinated sensory nerves play essential roles in regulating cough. These vagal sensory …

Bronchodilators remain the cornerstone of the treatment of airway disorders such as asthma
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is therefore considerable interest …

These guidelines incorporate the recent advances in chronic cough pathophysiology,
diagnosis and treatment. The concept of cough hypersensitivity has allowed an umbrella …

Background Preclinical studies suggest that P2X3 receptors are expressed by airway vagal
afferent nerves and contribute to the hypersensitisation of sensory neurons. P2X3 receptors …

Cough is a predominant feature of respiratory infection and, in tuberculosis, is of prime
importance for transmitting infection. Tuberculosis is transmitted by the air, yet the process …

The purpose of this state-of-the-art review is to update the American College of Chest
Physicians 2006 guideline on global physiology and pathophysiology of cough. A review of …

Cough is the most common symptom in respiratory specialist clinics of tertiary hospitals and
outpatient clinics of primary health care facilities. In China, patients with chronic cough …

Acute cough caused by viral respiratory tract infections is probably the most common illness
to afflict mankind. Despite the widespread but ineffective prescribing of antibiotics, there is …

Cough is among the most common complaints for which patients worldwide seek medical
attention. In a majority of patients with chronic cough (defined as cough of greater than 8 …

Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)-associated acute cough is the most common
symptom both in children and adults worldwide and causes economic and social problems …