Anatomy and neuro-pathophysiology of the cough reflex arc

Anatomy and neuro-pathophysiology of the cough reflex arc

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Coughing is an important defensive reflex that occurs through the stimulation of a complex reflex arc. It accounts for a significant number of consultations both at the level of general practitioner and of respiratory specialists. In this review we first analyze...

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Main Authors: Polverino Mario, Polverino Francesca, Fasolino Marco, Andò Filippo, Alfieri Antonio, De Blasio Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mattioli 1885 2012-06-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Cough
C-Fibers
Rapidly adapting receptors
Reflex arc
Slowly adapting stretch receptors
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/5

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