Botox injections - cough medicine

Did Botox and is known throughout the world as the best means to prevent wrinkles, but that its beneficial properties are not restricted. Experts have found that with the help of cosmetic filler can be successfully treated chronic cough.

In recent years Botox injections   He showed his versatility. And now Botox prescribed not only for the "freezing" the facial muscles, but also for depression (Botox paralyzes the "negative" grimace on his face, not allowing to be sad), for the treatment of spastic muscle condition in patients with cerebral palsy, and to combat excessive sweating .

In the latest study found out that Botox injections   It may also be successfully used to treat chronic cough . However, monitoring the medical authorities have not yet approved the use of Botox for this purpose, and in addition the study's authors warn that this facility should not be considered a panacea.

"We have seen the impact of Botox on a small group of patients chronic cough Who do not respond to other forms of therapeutic treatment, despite its intensity and diversity ", - said study author Dr. Michael Chu of Eastern Virginia Medical School.

The authors emphasize that the category includes any chronic cough that does not go after three weeks, even with special treatment. For chronic cough can cause some diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or refklyuksa. And like cough usually goes away when it gave rise to improved symptoms of disease.

Some patients received several Botox injections   a pair of muscles located in the region of the vocal cords. All experienced significant relief, because the intensity chronic cough   decreased. In some cases, he was able to completely get rid of.

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