antitussives
Drugs suppressing coughs
Antitussives are medications that suppress coughing.
The term combines anti- (against) with the Latin word for cough.
Cough suppressants like dextromethorphan work by dulling the cough reflex in the brain: The doctor recommended an antitussive for her dry, persistent cough.
Distinguished from expectorants, which loosen mucus rather than suppress the urge to cough.
Cough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- cough suppressantDrug reducing throat spasms
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- lozengesMedicated dissolving tablets
demulcent · expectorant · mucolytic · antihistamine · decongestant · bronchodilator · menthol · camphor
Drug reducing throat spasms
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- vaporizerMist-producing apparatus
humidifier · chest rub · eucalyptus oil · thyme oil · licorice · steam inhalation · rest · dosage
Explosive airway clearing
- dry coughThroat clearing without mucus
- wet coughExpels mucus when hacking
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
pharyngitis · tracheitis · congestion · phlegm · mucus · sore throat · throat irritation · respiratory
Physician treating breathing organs
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- spirometryLung airflow assessment
- therapeuticsStudy of healing interventions
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
side effects · drowsiness · drug interactions · efficacy · medulla · cough reflex
dextromethorphan
Cough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- cough suppressantDrug reducing throat spasms
- syrupThick sugar liquid
lozenges · demulcent · expectorant · mucolytic · antihistamine · decongestant · bronchodilator · menthol · camphor · eucalyptus
cough suppressant
Drug reducing throat spasms
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
vaporizer · humidifier · chest rub · eucalyptus oil · thyme oil · licorice · steam inhalation · rest · dosage · nighttime formula
cough
Explosive airway clearing
- dry coughThroat clearing without mucus
- wet coughExpels mucus when hacking
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
laryngitis · pharyngitis · tracheitis · congestion · phlegm · mucus · sore throat · throat irritation · respiratory · chesty
pulmonologist
Physician treating breathing organs
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- spirometryLung airflow assessment
- therapeuticsStudy of healing interventions
contraindications · side effects · drowsiness · drug interactions · efficacy · medulla · cough reflex
antitussivesexpectorants
Medicines that loosen phlegm
mucolytics · guaifenesin · emetics · stimulants · irritants