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menthol and Dyspnea

menthol has been researched along with Dyspnea in 12 studies

Menthol: A monoterpene cyclohexanol produced from mint oils.

Dyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A literature review identified one randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of l-menthol on relieving breathlessness in patients with COPD."9.12l-Menthol - a new treatment for breathlessness? ( Ebihara, S; Kanezaki, M; Terada, K, 2021)
"Inhalation of l-menthol inhibits cough and has been shown to reduce respiratory discomfort associated with loaded breathing."9.09[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?]. ( Butnarasu, SJ; Haidl, P; Kemper, P; Klauke, M; Köhler, D; Wehde, H, 2001)
"A literature review identified one randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of l-menthol on relieving breathlessness in patients with COPD."5.12l-Menthol - a new treatment for breathlessness? ( Ebihara, S; Kanezaki, M; Terada, K, 2021)
"Inhalation of l-menthol inhibits cough and has been shown to reduce respiratory discomfort associated with loaded breathing."5.09[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?]. ( Butnarasu, SJ; Haidl, P; Kemper, P; Klauke, M; Köhler, D; Wehde, H, 2001)
"The perception of breathlessness is mechanistically linked to the awareness of increased inspiratory neural drive (IND)."3.01Impact of trigeminal and/or olfactory nerve stimulation on measures of inspiratory neural drive: Implications for breathlessness. ( Aucoin, R; Ekström, M; Jensen, D; Lewthwaite, H; von Leupoldt, A, 2023)
"Breathlessness is a centrally processed symptom, as evidenced by activation of distinct brain regions such as the insular cortex and amygdala, during the anticipation and/or perception of breathlessness."3.01Impact of trigeminal nerve and/or olfactory nerve stimulation on activity of human brain regions involved in the perception of breathlessness. ( Aucoin, R; Ekström, M; Jensen, D; Lewthwaite, H; von Leupoldt, A, 2023)
"Chronic breathlessness is a troublesome symptom experienced by people with advanced malignant and nonmalignant disease."2.61Updates in opioid and nonopioid treatment for chronic breathlessness. ( Abdallah, SJ; Jensen, D; Lewthwaite, H, 2019)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (8.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (16.67)29.6817
2010's2 (16.67)24.3611
2020's7 (58.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kanezaki, M4
Terada, K3
Ebihara, S5
Tsutsumi, Y1
Momma, H1
Nagatomi, R1
Aucoin, R2
Lewthwaite, H4
Ekström, M3
von Leupoldt, A2
Jensen, D4
Abdallah, SJ1
Eccles, R1
BETTECKEN, F1
Haidl, P1
Kemper, P1
Butnarasu, SJ1
Klauke, M1
Wehde, H1
Köhler, D1

Reviews

5 reviews available for menthol and Dyspnea

ArticleYear
l-Menthol - a new treatment for breathlessness?
    Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 2021, 12-01, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Dyspnea; Humans; Menthol; Physical Therapy Modalities; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Rando

2021
Impact of trigeminal and/or olfactory nerve stimulation on measures of inspiratory neural drive: Implications for breathlessness.
    Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 2023, Volume: 311

    Topics: Animals; Dyspnea; Humans; Menthol; Nose; Olfactory Nerve; Trigeminal Nerve

2023
Impact of trigeminal nerve and/or olfactory nerve stimulation on activity of human brain regions involved in the perception of breathlessness.
    Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 2023, Volume: 311

    Topics: Brain; Dyspnea; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Menthol; Olfactory Nerve; Olfactory Perception;

2023
Updates in opioid and nonopioid treatment for chronic breathlessness.
    Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 2019, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Breathing Exercises; Chronic Disease; Dose-Response Relatio

2019
Menthol: effects on nasal sensation of airflow and the drive to breathe.
    Current allergy and asthma reports, 2003, Volume: 3, Issue:3

    Topics: Dyspnea; Humans; Menthol; Nose; Sensation; Structure-Activity Relationship

2003

Trials

4 trials available for menthol and Dyspnea

ArticleYear
L-menthol administration facilitates breathing comfort during exhaustive endurance running and improves running capacity in well-trained runners: A randomized crossover study.
    European journal of sport science, 2023, Volume: 23, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anaerobic Threshold; Cross-Over Studies; Dyspnea; Humans; Male; Menthol; Physical Endurance;

2023
Effect of Olfactory Stimulation by L-Menthol on Laboratory-Induced Dyspnea in COPD.
    Chest, 2020, Volume: 157, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Cross-Over Studies; Dyspnea; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Menthol; Pulmonary Disea

2020
Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: a pilot study.
    The European respiratory journal, 2017, Volume: 49, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Airway Resistance; Dyspnea; Female; Healthy Volunteers; Humans; Male; Me

2017
[Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?].
    Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany), 2001, Volume: 55, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Aged; Antitussive Agents; Atropine; Bronchoscopy; Cough; Double-B

2001

Other Studies

3 other studies available for menthol and Dyspnea

ArticleYear
Nasal stimulation with l-menthol ameliorates breathlessness in patients with interstitial lung disease.
    The European respiratory journal, 2023, Volume: 61, Issue:6

    Topics: Anesthetics; Dyspnea; Humans; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Menthol; Nasal Mucosa; Terpenes

2023
Breathlessness Isn't Cool, But Its Treatment Can Be.
    Chest, 2020, Volume: 157, Issue:6

    Topics: Dyspnea; Humans; Laboratories; Menthol; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

2020
[NIL NOCERE'. TOXIC SYMPTOMS IN INFANTS AFTER USE OF METHOL-CONTAINING OINTMENTS].
    Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift (1950), 1964, Jul-03, Volume: 106

    Topics: Cyanosis; Dyspnea; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Laryngismus; Menthol;

1964