Medications & CareLetter: ه

Cough Suppressant (Antitussive)

هێورکەرەوەی کۆکە (دژەکۆکە)

A medicine that reduces and calms an annoying dry cough.

Definition

This type of medicine calms the cough signals in the nerves to prevent irritation of the throat. Especially during sleep, it helps the patient get full rest. For a wet cough, care is needed so that phlegm does not settle in the lungs. For children it is used only after consulting a doctor.

Example sentence

«The doctor prescribed a cough syrup so that he could sleep calmly at night.»

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Medical notice

This information is for understanding only and does not replace a doctor’s advice. For diagnosis, care and any treatment, always consult a qualified doctor.