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Chapter 18

Introduction to Respiratory System Drugs

Common Respiratory Disorders
Common Respiratory Disorders
Respiratory disorders are broadly classified into upper and lower respiratory tract disorders. Upper respiratory disorders affect the airways above the ...
Drugs Used in Upper Respiratory Disorders: Overview
Drugs Used in Upper Respiratory Disorders: Overview
Common upper respiratory disorders like viral infections, allergic rhinitis, and congestion can be managed with drugs, such as antihistamines, intranasal ...
Drugs Used in Lower Respiratory Disorders: Overview
Drugs Used in Lower Respiratory Disorders: Overview
Common lower respiratory disorders, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are managed with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory ...
Upper Respiratory Drugs: Decongestants
Upper Respiratory Drugs: Decongestants
Decongestants relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies, colds, sinusitis, and other upper respiratory infections. Nasal decongestants activate ...
Upper Respiratory Drugs: First and Second-Generation Antihistamines
Upper Respiratory Drugs: First and Second-Generation Antihistamines
Antihistamines relieve allergic symptoms by blocking the actions of histamine, a chemical released by the immune system in response to allergies or tissue ...
Upper Respiratory Drugs: Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics
Upper Respiratory Drugs: Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics
Common respiratory discomforts, including congestion and cough, can be relieved using antitussives, expectorants, and mucolytics. Antitussives, like ...
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