Allergen challenge increases capsaicin evoked cough responses in allergic asthma

Changes in airway calibre and inflammation after allergen challenge in mild atopic asthmatics is associated with increased cough responses to inhaled capsaicin and spontaneous 24-hour coughing, implying neuronal sensitisation.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 17, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Imran Satia, Richard Watson, Tara Scime, Rachel J. Dockry, Shilpi Sen, James W. Ford, Patrick D. Mitchell, Stephen J. Fowler, Gail M. Gauvreau, Paul M. O ’Byrne, Jaclyn A. Smith Source Type: research