Coughs Flashcards

1
Q

What is a cough?

A

A protective reflex intended to remove irritants and accumulated secretions from the respiratory passage

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The drugs used in symptomatic treatment of cough are:

A

Antitussives

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Examples of antitussives

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Codeine, pholcodeine, dextromethorphan, benzonatate, antihistamine , noscapine.

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