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Pharm Tech book Chapter 18 Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antitussive | A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex of the central nervous system. |
| Asthma | A condition in which narrowing of the airways impedes breathing. |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | A disease process in which the lungs have decreased ability for gas exchange; also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. |
| Cough reflex | Response of the body to clear air passage of foreign substances and mucus by a forceful expiration. |