Keyword: cough


Inhibition of guinea-pig and human sensory nerve activity and the cough reflex in guinea-pigs by cannabinoid (CB2) receptor activation

There is considerable interest in novel therapies for cough, since currently used agents such as codeine have limited beneficial value due to the associated side effects. Sensory nerves in the…

Preclinical Assessment of Novel Therapeutics on the Cough Reflex: Cannabinoid Agonists as Potential Antitussives

Cough, a reflex defense mechanism, is a common symptom of many airway inflammatory diseases. At present there are no satisfactory treatments for cough that have an acceptable side effect profile….