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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

COPD is an abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In this context, COPD includes several similar disease patterns that have similar symptomatology and symptoms. In particular, severe shortness of breath, coughing and sputum (coughing mucus) are typical. The main cause of COPD is smoking. What is COPD? Infographic on the different lung diseases and their … Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Nitroglycerin Ointment

Products Rectogesic ointment is approved in many countries (some countries: Rectiv). Nitroglycerin ointments are also used in a higher concentration for transdermal treatment of angina (2%). This article refers to rectal administration for anal fissure. Structure and properties Nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (C3H5N3O9, Mr = 227.1 g/mol) is nitrated glycerol. Pure nitroglycerin is explosive and … Nitroglycerin Ointment

Cysteine

Products Cysteine is commercially available in tablet form as a dietary supplement. Structure and properties L-cysteine (C3H7NO2S, Mr = 121.2 g/mol) is a nonessential sulfur-containing amino acid, with a sulfhydryl group on the side chain (-SH). Effects Cysteine (ATC V06CA) is a precursor of glutathione, which has antioxidant and cell-protective properties. Keratin, an important building … Cysteine

Cold

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a cold include: Sore throat Sneezing, cold sniffles, runny nose, later nasal congestion. Feeling sick, fatigue Cough, Acute bronchitis Hoarseness Headache Fever is rare in adults, but is often observed in children Causes The common cold is caused in most cases by rhinoviruses, but numerous other viruses such as parainfluenza viruses, … Cold

Cough Expectorant: Effect, Uses & Risks

For a cold, cough expectorants are a popular and effective medication that can be administered in a variety of forms. What exactly does the cough expectorant do? What does it consist of? And how to apply the cough expectorant properly? What are cough expectorants? Cough expectorants are a medicine that makes it easier to cough … Cough Expectorant: Effect, Uses & Risks

Cough Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

A cold with a cold and sore throat can often develop into a cough. Depending on whether the cough is rather dry or accompanied by viscous mucus, the treatment with cough remedies should be applied. If a cough is not thoroughly cured, complications such as pneumonia may develop, as additional pathogens may become lodged in … Cough Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Mucolytics: Effects, Uses & Risks

Mucolytics belong to the expectorants (cough expectorants) and reduce the viscosity of mucus, so that the expectoration of bronchial secretions is facilitated. Mucolytics are not a uniform class of active ingredients. They include herbal and pharmaceutical drugs. What are mucolytics? Mucolytics belong to the expectorants (cough expectorants) and reduce the viscosity of mucus, making it … Mucolytics: Effects, Uses & Risks

N-Acetylcysteine

Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine

Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms The following pseudoallergic symptoms occur after ingestion of histamine-rich foods. The same person may not be affected by all of the symptoms. Diarrhea, stomach pain, colic, flatulence. Headaches and migraines, “histamine headache“. Dizziness Stuffy nose, runny nose, also known as gustatory rhinorrhea (runny nose when eating). Sneezing Headache Asthma, asthma attack Low blood pressure, … Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Causes

Tuaminoheptane

Products Tuaminoheptane is commercially available in combination with acetylcysteine in the form of a nasal spray (rinofluimucil). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Tuaminoheptane (C7H17N, Mr = 115.2 g/mol) is a primary amine. Effects Tuaminoheptane (ATC R01AA11, ATC R01AB08) has sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor, and decongestant properties. It facilitates breathing and … Tuaminoheptane

Tubal Catarrh

Background The mucosa-lined Eustachian tube (eustachian tube, tuba auditiva) is the connection between the nasopharynx and the tympanic cavity of the middle ear. Its main function is to equalize pressure between the middle ear and the external ambient pressure. The tube is normally closed and opens when swallowing or yawning. Two other important functions are … Tubal Catarrh

Fluimucil

Introduction The active ingredient of Fluimucil® is acetylcysteine. This active ingredient has a secretion-dissolving effect and is therefore used for treating colds and similar respiratory diseases. Principle of action of Fluimucil If pathogens (e.g. viruses or bacteria) penetrate the nose or bronchial tubes, the mucous membrane there reacts by secreting larger amounts of fluid. The … Fluimucil