COUGH

Question 1

COUGH.

Answer 1

• A protective reflex that clears the respiratory reflex tract of accumulated secretion, exudates or foreign

Question 2

• Sensory exciting areas of cough

Answer 2

pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, pleura, diaphragm, pericardium, ear.

Question 3

where is the cough center located ?

Answer 3

in the medulla

Question 4

types of coughs?

Answer 4

*DRY COUGH- NO MUCUS, PERSISTENT = COUGH suppressant
*WET cough – mucus( white/ yellow).
=mucolytic +adequate, antibiotic
*Mild cough- irritating, no bacterial
* - infection, no bronchospasm. =honey and lemon

Question 5

TYPES of COUGHS IN CHILDREN

Answer 5

*Acute cough caused by viral respiratory T infection
*Allergic cough with rhinitis- treatment-Antihistamines + topical nasal steroids
*Chronic cough in children- exclude asthma

Question 6

• DRY COUGH treatment

Answer 6

FOR unproductive persistent cough
=Codeine phosphate, Dihydrocodeine, Methadone, Noscapine

Question 7

name 2 suppressant of cough center medicine

Answer 7

Noscapine - non-opiod related effect

codeine phosphate- opiod related effect

Question 8

which drug suppressant is not used in children less than 2 yrs

Answer 8

Methadone

Question 9

Side effect of cough medication: COUHG SUPPRESSANTS MAY CAUSE

Answer 9

• N/V
• Dizziness, drowsiness, sedative
• Headache
• Constipation.
• Epigastric discomfort.
• Confusion and excitement

Question 10

what are Expectorants??

Answer 10

are medications that help loosen and clear mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract. They are commonly used to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia, and other conditions where mucus production is increased.

Question 11

Expectorants are mostly used in which patients

Answer 11

in patients with thick, tenacious respiratory secretions, dry non-productive coughing, and sinusitis to increase airway hydration.

Question 11

The mechanism action of expectorants:

Answer 11

stimulate bronchial secretion, and thinning mucus for easy removal. Stimulating bronchial secretions means promoting the production and release of mucus from the bronchial tubes in the lungs. This can help in clearing the airways of mucus, which can be beneficial in conditions where mucus production is increased or when mucus becomes thick and difficult to clear

Question 11

Mucolytic medication

Answer 11

Dissolves thick mucus and usually relieves respiratory difficulties

Question 12

Mechanism Of Action of mucolytics

Answer 12

Liquifies mucus by dissolving the mucopolysaccharides (long chain sugar molecules found in mucus & fluid in joints), reducing its viscosity, thereby enabling pt. to cough up mucus more easily. ®

Question 13

TYPES OF MUCOLYTIC DRUGS:

Answer 13

: N-acetylcysteine, carbocisteine, bromhexine

Question 14

Side effect of mucolytics

Answer 14

• Epigastric discomfort
• Headache, tinnitus
• Fever, skin rash
• Bronchospasm

Question 15

Where is N-acetylcysteine used as?

Answer 15

Used as an antidote in paracetamol poisoning.

Cough medication can not be used in Asthmatic patients and chronic bronchitis patients.

Question 16

In Diabetic patients which suppressants mustn’t be used?

Answer 16

Noscapine, pholcodine, Bromhexine (mucolytic) + bronchodilator.