This content is machine translated Idiopathic chronic cough Focus on sensory innervation of the airways In one in five patients with a chronic cough, the cause remains unexplained and the question of symptom-relieving treatment options arises. P2X3 antagonists inhibit the transmission of cough stimulus signals…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic cough Asthma, COPD, or postinfectious? Anyone who struggles with a respiratory tract infection during the cold season almost always suffers from an unpleasant cough associated with it. This can be quite persistent, but usually disappears…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Respiratory Unexplained or refractory chronic cough – an update. Cough is among the most common reasons for consultation in the family practice. When evaluating patients with chronic cough, a careful history and assessment of findings is critical. However, in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
