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Antitussives |
Drugs that block the cough reflex (non-productive cough) |
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Decongestants |
Drugs that decrease blood flow to an area and thus decrease overproduction of secretions |
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Antihistamines |
Drugs that block the action of histamine |
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Histamine |
A chemical released during inflammation which increases secretions and narrows airways |
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Expectorants |
Drugs that increase productive cough to clear the airways |
