Cough Preparations Flashcards
the collapse of once-expanded lung tissue
Atelectasis
an inflammation of the lungs caused either by bacterial or viral invasion of the tissue or by aspiration of foreign substances into the lower respiratory
Pneumonia
occurs when bacteria, viruses, or foreign materials infect the inner layer of the bronchi
Bronchitis
a chronic disease that involves the bronchi and bronchioles
Bronchiectasis
characterized by reversible bronchospasm, inflammation, and hyperactive airways
Asthma
a permanent, chronic obstruction of airways, often related to cigarette smoking
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
a hereditary disease that results in the accumulation of copious amounts of very thick secretions in the lungs
Cystic fibrosis
Asthma
COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Atelectasis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
Common Colds
Seasonal Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Pharyngitis
Upper Respiratory Tract Conditions
are drugs that suppresses the cough reflex.
Antitussives
suppress the cough reflex by acting directly on the cough center in the medulla of the brain
Narcotic antitussives
reduce the cough reflex at its source by anesthetizing stretch receptors in respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura
Nonnarcotic antitussives
Side effects of Antitussives
Constipation, Headache, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting
Adverse effects of narcotic antitussives
Sedation and drowsiness
Respiratory depression
Urinary retention