Here’s a look at how and why we cough and some of the ways that coughing can go wrong. What is the cough reflex, and how does it work?

The same coughing reflex is set off in people with acid reflux, when acid from the stomach reaches the throat. The new work by UCSF researchers could lead to interventions to prevent pneumonia or ...

Coughing, a reflex we all experience, is not only a nuisance but a sign our bodies are fighting back against irritants like mucus or foreign particles. Whether it's due to a cold, an allergy or ...

In theory, antitussive drugs (like Dextromethorphan, often referred to as DM or DXM) block the body’s cough reflex. Other common cough syrup ingredients include expectorants that thin mucus and ...

Desensitizing the cough reflex and new technologies based on artificial intelligence are some of the oral abstracts that Jacky Smith, MB, ChB, FRCP, PhD, professor of respiratory medicine at the ...

Researchers found that cough reflex sensitivity is amplified during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation and reduces after recovery, while its persistence can help serve as a ...

By studying various bacteria mutants and observing the cough response in the mice, the team identified three bacterial factors named pertussis toxin, Vag8, and lipooligosaccharide that work ...

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and throat, but persistent coughing may indicate more serious issues, including heart health problems.

Night-time coughing can wreck your sleep pattern and lead to lethargy and fatigue the next morning. Millions of us self-medicate for coughs, with the market for cough, cold and sore throat ...

By studying various bacteria mutants and observing the cough response in the mice, the team identified three bacterial factors named pertussis toxin, Vag8, and lipooligosaccharide that work ...