Study objectives: To evaluate cough reflex sensitivity in a population of young, healthy, male cigarette smokers. Design: Cross-sectional comparison. Setting: Academic medical center. Participants: ...

* Nerve pathway hypersensitivity is a major contributor in persistent cough * Early diagnosis improves symptom control //and quality of life A cough that refuses to subside may feel like a minor ...

Michael Shiloh had been studying tuberculosis for about two decades when he started wondering about a seemingly basic question: What makes people with TB cough? This is the disease’s hallmark symptom ...

Laryngeal hypersensitivity may be a key factor in refractory and unexplained cough. Defining the characteristics and better understanding laryngeal hypersensitivity may help in the treatment of ...

Acute coughs are often caused by a minor illness and go away within a few weeks, while chronic coughs may be a symptom of something more serious. A cough is a reflex that your body uses to clear your ...

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 ...

A cough isn’t usually concerning unless it lingers for more than two weeks or you have additional symptoms such as difficulty breathing. Coughing is a common reflex that clears your throat of mucus or ...