A cough suppressant or antitussive helps control coughing by suppressing the urge to cough.[1]
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.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ↑ Study: The Most Effective Cough Suppressant is an Endotracheal Tube (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Tired Critical Care Fellow Accidentally Intubates Patient’s Rectum (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Doctor Orders Food Trays for Intubated Patients, Eats for Free (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Tired Anesthesiologist Accidentally Intubates Patient’s Ear Canal (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Musical Endotracheal Tubes Brighten Up ICU (Gomerblog)
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