Abstract:BackgroundCough is the most reported symptom in the US, with chronic refractory cough representing significant morbidity to patients. Zinc acetate may have beneficial effects in the cough reflex pathway.Research QuestionWe sought to assess the safety and efficacy of zinc acetate in the management of chronic refractory cough.Study Design and MethodsThis was a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design pilot trial of individuals with chronic refractory cough. The effects of six weeks of zinc acetateversuspl… Show more
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