Term
Cough Classification
acute
subacute
chronic |
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Definition
<3 weeks
3-8 weeks
>8 weeks |
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Term
Antitussives (4)
(def. and used for what coughs?) |
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Definition
cough suppressant
choice for nonproductive coughs
dextromethorphan (dont use with MAOI)
diphenhydramine
codeine
clophedianol |
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Term
Expectorant (1)
used for what coughs? |
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Definition
choice for productive coughs
guaifenesin (dont use with antitussive) |
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Term
| Sore Throat treatments classes (3) |
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Definition
local anesthetics
antiseptics
oral analgesics |
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Term
|
Definition
benzocaine
dyclonine
phenol
menthol |
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Term
|
Definition
Cetylpyridinium
Hexylresorcinol |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
1st symptom = sore throat
gradual onset of symptoms |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
| rapid onset of symptoms, including headache fever weakness fatigue etc |
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Definition
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Term
| Misc. treatments for colds |
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Definition
| vitamin c, zinc salts, etc |
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