SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF UNPRODUCTIVE COUGH

摘要

One embodiment is directed to a method for managing unproductive cough in a patient, comprising: providing an applicator comprising a resistive heating element and being configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a targeted nerve tissue for treatment; providing a power source configured to provide electrical current to the resistive heating element; providing a current controller operatively coupled to the power source and configured to raise the temperature of the portion of the targeted nerve tissue to inhibit nerve conduction; and modulating the temperature of the portion of the targeted nerve tissue to inhibit nerve conduction.