Difference between revisions of "Cough Suppressant"
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A '''cough suppressant''' or antitussive helps control coughing by suppressing the urge to cough. | A '''cough suppressant''' or antitussive helps control coughing by suppressing the urge to cough. | ||
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(1) Medications, such as dextromethorphan or benzonatate. | (1) Medications, such as dextromethorphan or benzonatate. | ||
| − | (2) [[Intubation]], which is by far the preferred method by medical personnel.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/08/critical-care-fellow/ Tired Critical Care Fellow Accidentally Intubates Patient’s Rectum]</ref> | + | (2) [[Intubation]], which is by far the preferred method by medical personnel.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/08/critical-care-fellow/ Tired Critical Care Fellow Accidentally Intubates Patient’s Rectum]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2013/08/eats-for-free/ Doctor Orders Food Trays for Intubated Patients, Eats for Free]</ref> |
Revision as of 06:31, 1 March 2017
A cough suppressant or antitussive helps control coughing by suppressing the urge to cough.
Cough suppressants fall into two classes:
(1) Medications, such as dextromethorphan or benzonatate.
(2) Intubation, which is by far the preferred method by medical personnel.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Tired Critical Care Fellow Accidentally Intubates Patient’s Rectum
- ↑ Doctor Orders Food Trays for Intubated Patients, Eats for Free
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