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| "drugs that block the release or action of histamine, a chemical released during inflammation that increases secretions and narrow airways" Karch, 2013, p.899) |
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| "drugs that decrease the blood flow to the upper respiratory tract and decrease the over production of secretionsKarch, 2013, p.899) |
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| "drugs that block the cough reflex" (Karch, 2013, p.899) |
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| "a process that occurs when the nasal passages become congested as the effect of a decongestant wear off; patients tend to use more drug to decrease the congestion, and a vicious circle of congestion , drug and congestion develops"(Karch, 2013, p.899) |
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| Topical Nasal Decongestants |
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| Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants |
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| medication used to facilitate respirations by dilating the airways |
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| drugs that mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system |
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