Coughs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cough?
A
A protective reflex intended to remove irritants and accumulated secretions from the respiratory passage
2
Q
The drugs used in symptomatic treatment of cough are:
A
Antitussives
3
Q
Examples of antitussives
A
Codeine, pholcodeine, dextromethorphan, benzonatate, antihistamine , noscapine.