• J Fla Med Assoc · Jun 1997

    Case Reports

    Breaking the cycle: lidocaine therapy for habit cough.

    • J M Sherman.
    • Pediatric Pulmonary Division, University of Florida Department of Pediatrics, Gainesville, USA.
    • J Fla Med Assoc. 1997 Jun 1;84(5):308-9.

    AbstractHabit or psychogenic cough is a common problem of unknown etiology with a variety of suggested therapies. A postulated mechanism is a cough which causes vibration of the airway walls, irritation and more cough. Nebulized lidocaine breaks this cycle and allows control and resolution of the cough.

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