Taking antihistamines for cough with phlegm
Some antiallergic, at the same time soothing, cough-relieving and sedative antihistamines are quite commonly used.
This drug also has the effect of drying, thickening secretions, causing sputum lumps to block …
Therefore, people with cough with phlegm, asthma need to have a doctor’s prescription when taking antihistamines.
Improper administration of cough suppressants
Every time you have a cough, cough suppressants are a popular choice.
However, Experts said that cough suppressants are only used in cases of dry cough without phlegm (cough caused by flu, irritation, allergies), coughing a lot causing fatigue, insomnia.
This drug is not used in case of cough with phlegm (chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis…). Not for respiratory failure, asthma, children, pregnant and lactating women.
People also note that cough medicines containing codeine are only for adults, not for children because they cause respiratory suppression.
Taking low-dose cough suppressants for short periods of time may limit the side effects of medications.
