Could reflex cough induced through nebulized capsaicin achieve airway clearance in patients with acute retention of lung secretions?

Nasotracheal suctioning (NTS) is a procedure commonly performed by respiratory physiotherapists and nurses to remove excess respiratory secretions from the tracheobronchial tree in a self-ventilating, non-intubated and non-tracheotomized patient. NTS is an important treatment modality for patients with acute secretion retention who are at high risk of progressive respiratory deterioration and arrest. However, NTS is a blind invasive procedure with risk of serious adverse events, and the patient experience of NTS is often extremely negative.
Source: Medical Hypotheses - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research