Sensory neuropathic cough (SNC), or neurogenic cough, is a chronic cough that is usually dry. People may also experience ticking, burning, or painful sensations in the throat. It occurs when the ...

In a case series of patients with sensory neuropathic cough lasting more than 8 weeks, approximately 40% of patients encountered a lack of treatment response to the initial neuromodulator used. 39 ...

Laryngeal sensory neuropathy is a condition affecting the larynx and throat. ... if the predominant symptom is cough, blocking the nerve of this branch may be an option to alleviate symptoms.

A recent study said superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) blocks are effective for treating neurogenic cough, which are coughs that continue and persist after other conditions are ruled out.

To get more specific, the researchers performed capsaicin inhalation tests on 103 people. Capsaicin is an ingredient in red pepper; when inhaled it can cause cough by stimulating sensory nerve ...

Investigations into cough hypersensitivity have revealed that heightened sensory nerve excitability is a core feature, thereby promising new avenues for targeted therapies [1].

The virus stimulates the vagus nerve, which activates the cough reflex. Research suggests that neurotropism, neuroinflammation, and neuroimmunomodulation via the vagal sensory nerves, which are ...

When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy person’s lungs instead of their gut – they start coughing uncontrollably. That’s because their upper airway senses the ...

An ingredient in chocolate may actually be a more effective cough medicine than traditional remedies, ... The researchers believe theobromine acts on the sensory nerve endings of the vagus nerve, ...