SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF UNPRODUCTIVE COUGH
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1. A system for managing unproductive cough in a patient, comprising:
- a. an applicator comprising a resistive heating element and being configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a targeted nerve tissue for treatment;
b. a power source configured to provide electrical current to the resistive heating element; and
c. 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.
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Abstract
One embodiment is directed to a system for managing unproductive cough in a patient, comprising: an applicator comprising a resistive heating element and being configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a targeted nerve tissue for treatment; a power source configured to provide electrical current to the resistive heating element; and 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.
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1. A system for managing unproductive cough in a patient, comprising:
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a. an applicator comprising a resistive heating element and being configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a targeted nerve tissue for treatment; b. a power source configured to provide electrical current to the resistive heating element; and c. 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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