Cough and deglutition are protective mechanisms that defend against aspiration. We identified mechanisms associated with cough provocation as well as those associated with cough resolution in infants ...

This study has demonstrated that asymptomatic current cigarette smokers have a significantly diminished cough reflex relative to that of healthy nonsmokers. The inhibition of cough sensitivity due to ...

ANSWER: What a great question, Magot, especially as we approach the seasons where coughing seems to occur more frequently. When we cough, our body is working to clear our throat or our respiratory ...

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

A new genetic study has identified neurological mechanisms as key drivers of chronic cough. The findings significantly advance our biological understanding of the condition, shedding light on ...

The prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux and sometimes its proximal extent is high in respiratory disease, suggesting the association between reflux and respiratory disease to be more than ...