Abstract
The Use of Gabapentin in the Treatment of Neurogenic Cough: A Case Report and Review
Highlights
Acute cough is usually a self-limited entity that resolves spontaneously within three weeks. It is usually associated with upper respiratory infection (URI) and is treated symptomatically with over-the-counter medications and rest
It is a symptom that is often associated with URI, postnasal drip, asthma, and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
Sensory neuropathic cough (SNC) can be a frustrating condition for patients and difficult to diagnose for clinicians
Summary
Acute cough is usually a self-limited entity that resolves spontaneously within three weeks. It is usually associated with URI and is treated symptomatically with over-the-counter medications and rest. It is a symptom that is often associated with URI, postnasal drip, asthma, and GERD. These diagnoses are readily treated with successful resolution of the cough symptoms. Oftentimes, patients are seen by numerous providers without getting a definitive diagnosis. They would be tried on a variety of over-the-counter medications as well as the standard battery of prescription medications with little or no benefit
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