An approach to cough in cancer patients.

Hagen, N A · J Pain Symptom Manage · 1991

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Abstract

Cough is a distressing and disabling symptom in cancer patients. Based on an understanding of the physiology of the cough reflex and the pathophysiology of cough in cancer patients, a systematic approach to the management of this symptom is presented.

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