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antihistamines
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drugs used to treat symptoms of allergies
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antitussives
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drugs used to relieve nonproductive coughs
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cystic fibrosis
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a genetic condition that causes mucus to be sticky and thick, leading to blockages, damage, and infections
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decongestants
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drugs used to relieve nasal congestion caused by respiratory disorders
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expectorants
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drugs that help to clear mucus from the airway
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histamines
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chemicals in body cells that are responsible for many of the symptoms of allergies
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Mallory-Weis tears
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lacerations in the esophagus or stomach that occur from prolonged vomiting or coughing; often seen in clients with alcohol misuse
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methamphetamine
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a potent central nervous system stimulant mainly used as a recreational drug
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
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a class of drugs often used to treat depression and panic disorder
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mucolytics
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drugs that help to clear mucus from the upper and lower airways of the respiratory system
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muscarinic
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a type of receptor in the body that mediates parasympathetic effects such as slow heart rate and increased activity of smooth muscle tissue
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rebound congestion
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constant nasal congestion resulting from overuse of nasal decongestants
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urticaria
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raised itchy rash that appears on the skin