There are many different types of cough syrup available. And although the use of cough suppressants is the ultimate treatment. But sometimes it is necessary. Because the cough greatly interferes with the quality of life of the patient

Cough medication can be divided into 3 groups:

1. Medicines to reduce or suppress coughing

The drug may be active at the end of the cough receptor. Or action on the central nervous system of the brain that controls cough, such as dextrometrophan, codeine (codeine is a controlled drug, the purchase of this drug requires a doctor’s prescription) should be used in patients with dry cough without sputum because if the cough is pressed a lot. Any Especially in children Sputum may clog the bronchi makes coughing more.

2. Expectorant

If the cause of the cough is caused by sputum The urge to expel sputum Will help your cough better. The ufabet drug will stimulate the mucous membranes in the respiratory system to eliminate sputum. Increase the amount of secretions in the respiratory system Make the amount of sputum more So it is easier to cough and remove sputum Examples of these drugs, such as potassium guaiacol sulphonate, terpin hydrate, ammonium chloride, should be used in patients with expectorant cough.

3. Drugs to dissolve phlegm

Reduces the stickiness of phlegm. Makes it easier for the body to excrete sputum, such as ambroxol hydrochloride, bromhexine, carbocysteine Should be used in patients with cough with phlegm. Sometimes used in conjunction with expectorant drugs. However, the best phlegm dissolving drug is “water”.

In short, a cough can occur for many reasons. Either from non-serious diseases such as colds, strep throat or bronchitis And serious diseases such as pneumonia, tumors in the throat, larynx or trachea if the patient has not been diagnosed with the correct cause. It can lead to complications and life threatening. Therefore, if initial treatment is received, the cough does not improve. Should consult a doctor