Inhibition of guinea‐pig and human sensory nerve activity and the cough reflex in guinea‐pigs by cannabinoid (CB2) receptor activation

There is considerable interest in novel therapies for cough, since currently used agents such as codeine have limited beneficial value due to the associated side effects. Sensory nerves in the…

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Cannabinoid effects on ventilation and breathlessness: A pilot study of efficacy and safety

Based on the neurophysiology of dyspnoea and the distribution of cannabinoid receptors within the central nervous system, we hypothesize that the unpleasantness of breathlessness will be ameliorated in humans by…

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