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Ch 5: Drugs Used in

Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders

TermDefinition
Aerosolization The process of converting a liquid drug into a fine mist for inhalation
Antitussive The narrowing of the bronchioles due to the contraction of smooth muscle fibers
Bronchoconstriction The widening of the bronchioles due to the relaxation of smooth muscle fibers
Bronchodilation The process of adding moisture to inspired air, often in the nasal cavity
Decongestant A drug that reduces congestion of nasal membranes by reducing associated swelling
Expectorant A drug that liquefies and dilutes viscid secretions of the respiratory tract, aiding in their evacuation
Humidification The process of adding moisture to inspired air, often in the nasal cavity
IgA An antibody that contributes to the defensive qualities of the mucociliary apparatus by immobilizing or phagocytizing foreign material
Inspissated Thickened or dried, often referring to respiratory mucus
Mucolytic A drug that decreases the viscosity of respiratory secretions by altering their chemical composition
Nebulization Similar to aerosolization, the process of administering drugs as a fine mist for inhalation
Nonproductive cough A dry cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm
Productive cough A cough that produces mucus or phlegm
Reverse sneeze A protective reflex that involves forceful expulsion of foreign material, often occurring in response to irritation in the respiratory passages
Surfactant A chemical substance lining the alveoli that reduces surface tension and helps prevent them from collapsing
Viscid Having a thick, sticky consistency, often referring to secretions
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