This study has demonstrated that asymptomatic current cigarette smokers have a significantly diminished cough reflex relative to that of healthy nonsmokers. The inhibition of cough sensitivity due ...

Subjects were not receiving any medications known to affect cough reflex sensitivity. The data, including subject age, amount and duration of smoking, and baseline pulmonary function, are provided ...

Even passive smoking poses dangers to your health. Picture this: you’re enjoying a freshly brewed milk tea outside a local tea shop when sudden coughing fits interrupt your enjoyment.