The effectiveness of gabapentin and gabapentin/montelukast combination compared with dextromethorphan in the improvement of COVID-19- related cough: A randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Journal: The clinical respiratory journal
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cough is one of the most common presenting symptoms of COVID-19, which can persist for weeks or months.

Authors

  • Rasool Soltani
    Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Sara Nasirharandi
    Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Farzin Khorvash
    Nosocomial Infection Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Maryam Nasirian
    Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Kian Dolatshahi
    Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Atousa Hakamifard
    Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.