Cough
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Lack of association between ACE and bradykinin B2 receptor gene polymorphisms and ACE inhibitor-induced coughing in hypertensive Koreans.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used widely in therapy for hypertension, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. However, coughing, one of their major adverse effects limits their use. It is ... Read more...

Does gastroesophageal reflux scintigraphy correlate with clinical findings in children with chronic cough?

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), a common problem during childhood, leads to chronic troublesome symptoms including chronic respiratory symptoms. Therefore, timely diagnostic work-up for GER is essential in children when GER is suspected. ... Read more...

Discovery of orally active 3-pyridinyl-tropane as a potent nociceptin receptor agonist for the management of cough.

8 Sep 2009 A series of 3-pyridinyl-tropane analogues based on previously reported compound 1 have been synthesized and shown to bind to the nociceptin receptor with high affinity. From the SAR study and our lead optimization efforts, compound 10 was found to ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Cough'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Intrathoracic sarcoidosis. 30 Oct 2009
• Improving access to specialty care for chronic cough. 29 Sep 2009
• Guidelines for prevention of fentanyl-induced cough. 29 Sep 2009
• The possible mechanism of clonidine to suppress fentanyl-induced coughing. 29 Sep 2009
• Incidence of fentanyl-induced cough and injection speed. 29 Sep 2009
• Lack of association between ACE and bradykinin B2 receptor gene polymorphisms and ACE inhibitor-induced coughing in hypertensive Koreans. 29 Sep 2009
• Does gastroesophageal reflux scintigraphy correlate with clinical findings in children with chronic cough? 29 Sep 2009
• Cough, confusion and flaccid paralysis in a 46-year old man with left apical consolidation and ring-enhancing lesions on cerebral imaging. 29 Sep 2009
• Associations between prenatal pesticide exposure and cough, wheeze, and IgE in early childhood. 17 Sep 2009
• Discovery of orally active 3-pyridinyl-tropane as a potent nociceptin receptor agonist for the management of cough. 8 Sep 2009
• Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 28-2009. A 68-year-old man with fatigue, cough, and peripheral-blood monocytosis. 8 Sep 2009
• [Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a critical analysis] 31 Aug 2009
• Nocturnal cough in children with stable cystic fibrosis. 30 Aug 2009
• [Lung diseases and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease] 30 Aug 2009
• Pathological role of TRP channels in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. 30 Aug 2009
• Pulmonary toxicity following exposure to waterproofing grout sealer. 30 Aug 2009
• Cough: a potentially life-threatening condition after interventional closure of atrial septal defect. 30 Aug 2009
• Understanding mealtime changes for adults with cerebral palsy and the implications for support services. 30 Aug 2009
• Best drugs for what ails you: the brands to buy--and those to skip. 30 Aug 2009
• Evaluation of patients' mask use after the implementation of cough etiquette in the emergency department. 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Cough'

Definition: A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.

Descriptor UI: D003371

Alternative terms: Cough; Coughs;

Related Mesh Headings: Antitussive Agents; Expectorants;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C08.618.248; C23.888.852.293;

Technical Notes: /drug ther: consider also ANTITUSSIVE AGENTS