Chapter 35

Antihistamine

medication that blocks the histamine receptor to stop allergic reactions and can help dry up nasal secretions

Antitussive

medication that helps stop coughing

Decongestant

medication that decreases nasal congestion by causing vasoconstriction

Expectorant

medication that thins mucous secretions and allows for their removal, usually by coughing

Larynx

the voice box, connecting the throat to the trachea

Pharynx

the part of the throat located at the back of the mouth and leads downward toward the esophagus and trachea

Rebound congestion

congestion returning after use of nasal decongestants, usually after more than 3 days of use, where the congestion can no longer be effectively treated with nasal decongestants

Rhinitis

inflammation or irritation of the nasal tissues, usually causing a runny nose

Thrush

fungal infection which usually starts as a white, creamy lesion on the inner membranes of the cheeks

Troche

drug delivery system, which allows for absorption in the mucous membranes of the mouth, usually held between the cheek and gum until dissolved

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Antihistamine medication that blocks the histamine receptor to stop allergic reactions and can help dry up nasal secretions	Antitussive medication that helps stop coughing	Decongestant medication that decreases nasal congestion by causing vasoconstriction	Expectorant medication that thins mucous secretions and allows for their removal, usually by coughing
Larynx the voice box, connecting the throat to the trachea	Pharynx the part of the throat located at the back of the mouth and leads downward toward the esophagus and trachea	Rebound congestion congestion returning after use of nasal decongestants, usually after more than 3 days of use, where the congestion can no longer be effectively treated with nasal decongestants
Rhinitis inflammation or irritation of the nasal tissues, usually causing a runny nose	Thrush fungal infection which usually starts as a white, creamy lesion on the inner membranes of the cheeks	Troche drug delivery system, which allows for absorption in the mucous membranes of the mouth, usually held between the cheek and gum until dissolved