Thelansis

  Cough is a natural defense mechanism that aids airway clearance by addressing secretions, exudates, or foreign bodies. The intricate nervous pathways, comprising afferent, central, and efferent components, play a key role in understanding the diverse mechanisms behind physiological and pathological cough, particularly chronic cough. Chronic cough, especially in adults, is a prevalent symptom necessitating medical attention, often lacking identifiable causes. In children, chronic cough differs in characteristics and is typically associated with identifiable underlying causes. For adults, chronic cough is defined as persisting for more than 8 weeks and is present in 5–10% of the adult population, predominantly among women over 50. These individuals often exhibit a hyper-reactive response to triggers, resulting in a pronounced tickling or irritation in the throat, compelling them to cough. Chronic cough can manifest irregularly, with some experiencing weeks of troublesome cough in...