Modulation of Sensory Nerve Function and the Cough Reflex

Cough is an important protective reflex. Sensory nerve activity mediating cough may be enhanced during disease. Current antitussives possess little clinical efficacy, therefore research is needed to investigate the modulation of airway sensory nerves in order to understand the mechanisms driving chr...

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Main Author: Nasra, Julie
Other Authors: Belvisi, Maria ; Birrell, Mark
Published: Imperial College London 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.503160