Abnormalities in cough reflex] |
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Authors: | K Sekizawa Y Ujie H Nakazawa H Sasaki U Katsumata R Takasugi |
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Institution: | Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tohoku University School of Medicine. |
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Abstract: | Enzymes degrading peptides may participate in the regulation of the cough reflex. Thus, decreases in enzyme activities may enhance cough reflex and a decrease in cough reflex may lead to aspiration pneumonia. Down- and up-regulation of cough reflex is important for the understanding of cough reflex. |
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