Peripheral antitussives affect temporal features of tracheobronchial coughing in cats
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In a study on anesthetized cats, peripherally acting antitussives 3-aminopropylphosphinic acid (3APPi) and levodropropizine (Levo) significantly reduced cough number and expiratory efforts, with Levo also reducing inspiratory efforts. Both antitussives altered the cough motor pattern, extending various cough phases. 3APPi shortened diaphragm-abdominal activity overlap, whereas Levo decreased the respiratory rate. These changes contrast with those induced by centrally acting antitussives.
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology
Institutions: Comenius University Bratislava, University of Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404524878
