Bronchoconstriction-triggered Cough Is Impaired in Typical Asthmatics

Background and objective. Cough is an essential innate protective behavior, which is experienced by even healthy individuals. The mechanism of cough triggered by bronchoconstriction is not yet clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between bronchoconstriction and cough caused by methacholine (Mch) inhalation in typical asthmatics and normal healthy subjects. Methods. We measured bronchial responsiveness to Mch and counted...