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Antihistamine
A drug to counteract the effects of histamine on body organs and structures.
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Decongestant
A drug that reduces the swelling of nasal passages.
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Epigastric Distress
Discomfort in the abdomen.
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Expectoration
The elimination of thick, tenacious mucus from the respiratory tract by spitting it up.
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Histamine
A substance in various body tissues, such as the heart, lungs, gastric mucosa, and skin, that is produced in response to injury.
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Photosensitivity
Exaggerated response to brief exposure to the sun, resulting in moderate to severe sunburn.
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Rebound
Causing the opposite of the desired effect.
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Vasoconstriction
A narrowing of the blood vessel.
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Asthma
a reversible obstructive disease of the lower airway
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Sympathomimetics
Drugs that mimic the activities or actions of the sympathetic nervous system
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Bronchodilator
A drug used to relieve bronchospasm associated with resp disorders
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Theophyllinization
Process of giving the pt a higher initial dose, called a loading dose, of a prescription drug to bring blood levels of theophylline to a therapeutic range more quickly
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Leukotrienes
Substances that are released by the body during the inflammation process and constrict the bronchia
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Xanthine Derivatives
Drugs that stimulate the CNS and result in bronchodilation
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Antitussive
A drug used to relieve coughing
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Auscultating
Listening to sounds within the body
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Coughing
The forceful expulsion of air from the lungs
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Expectorant
A drug that aids in raising thick, tenacious mucus from the resp passages
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Mucolytic
A drug that loosens resp secretions
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Nebulization
The dispersing of liquid medication in a mist of extremely fine particles to be inhaled into the deeper parts of the resp tract
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Nonproductive Cough
A dry, hacking cough that produces no secretions
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Productive Cough
A cough that expels secretions from the lower resp tract
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