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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF UNPRODUCTIVE COUGH

  • US 20150265458A1
  • Filed: 02/23/2015
  • Published: 09/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2014
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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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