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Research Shows How Colds Lead to Coughing, Wheezing
Posted 27 Mar 2012 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, March 27 – The common cold appears to increase the number of "cough receptors" in the airways and makes them more sensitive, which triggers coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, a new study reports. People with asthma are especially vulnerable to this virus-induced coughing, said the researchers from Queen's University Belfast. The cough receptors also are known as transient receptor potential (TRP) receptors. "TRP receptors respond to chemical and physical stimuli in the environment, such as pollutants in the air, a change in air temperature and some of the toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke," said Dr. Hani'ah Abdullah, one of the researchers. "Once activated, these receptors cause the individual to cough and wheeze." The study's findings were slated for presentation Tuesday at the Society for General Microbiology's spring meeting in Dublin, Ireland. "The increase in ... Read more
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Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough
Posted 23 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com
-- If you're plagued with a cold or another respiratory illness that's causing a cough, there are things you can do to help tame the beast. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute offers these suggestions to help calm a cough: Quit smoking. Steer clear of substances that can irritate the lungs and worsen a cough, such as air pollution, tobacco smoke, allergens and strong odors. Take all medications as prescribed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's treatment plan. Take cough medicine, if recommended by your doctor. Run a cool-mist humidifier or steam vaporizer. Read more
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Health Tip: Why Cough?
Posted 18 Oct 2011 by Drugs.com
-- Coughing is the body's way of ridding the respiratory tract of an irritating substance. Allergies, asthma or inhaling secondhand smoke are common triggers for a cough. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute mentions these additional potential causes: Air pollution or inhaling fumes from paint or perfume. Medical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Bronchitis or a respiratory infection. Certain medications, including beta blockers and ACE inhibitors, both commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems. Read more
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Health Tip: Chronic Cough Could Signal Lung Disease
Posted 12 Jan 2011 by Drugs.com
-- If all types of lung disease were combined, it would be the third-largest killer in the United States, the U.S. National Women's Health Information Center says. It's important to recognize and treat symptoms of lung disease early. The American Lung Association offers this list of possible warning signs: Having a persistent cough that lasts at least a month. Having trouble catching your breath or finding it difficult to breathe. Producing mucus continually for at least a month. Making a noisy, wheezing sound when you breathe. Coughing up blood. Having persistent chest pain that lasts a month or more, particularly when you inhale or cough. Read more
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Health Tip: Before Using Cough Medicine
Posted 12 May 2010 by Drugs.com
-- Even if you're considering using an over-the-counter cough medicine, there are certain warning signs that should prompt you to consult with your doctor first. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list: If you're running a fever. If you're having difficulty catching your breath. If you have a cough that's lasted more than several weeks. If you're wheezing while breathing or coughing. If you have a cough that seems to come and go. Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Influend Cough and Cold Products
Posted 16 Apr 2009 by Drugs.com
[Posted 04/16/2009] ION Labs and FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals of the recall of all Influend Cough and Cold products sold on or after May 30, 2008 due to the possibility that the products may be superpotent with possible complications ranging from tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse with hypotension to headaches, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness and nervousness. Customers who have this product in their possession should stop using it immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product. [April 15, 2009 - Recall Notice - ION Labs] Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Long-Acting Hydrocodone-Containing Cough Product (marketed as Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension)
Posted 11 Mar 2008 by Drugs.com
[Posted 03/11/2008] FDA informed healthcare professionals of life-threatening adverse events and death in patients, including children, who have received Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension (Tussionex). The reports indicate that healthcare professionals have prescribed Tussionex for patients younger than the approved age group of 6 years old and older, and more frequently than the labeled dosing interval of every 12 hours. Tussionex is contraindicated for use in patients less than 6 years of age because of their susceptibility to life-threatening and fatal respiratory depression.Patients have administered the incorrect dose due to misinterpretation of the dosing directions, and have used inappropriate devices to measure the suspension. Overdose of Tussionex in older children, adolescents, and adults has also been associated with life-threatening and fatal respiratory ... Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Cough and Cold Medications in Children Less Than Two Years of Age
Posted 17 Jan 2008 by Drugs.com
[Posted 01/17/2008] FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals that the Agency has completed its review of information regarding the safety of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines in children under 2 years of age and recommends that these drugs not be used to treat children in this age group because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur. FDA's recommendation is based on both the review of the information the Agency received about serious side effects in children in the referenced age group and the discussion and recommendations made at the October 18 -19, 2007, public advisory committee meeting at which this issue was discussed. FDA has not completed its review of information about the safety of OTC cough and cold medicines in children 2 through 11 years of age. See the FDA Public Health Advisory for Agency recommendations regarding this ... Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Nonprescription Cough and Cold Medicine Use in Children
Posted 15 Aug 2007 by Drugs.com
[Posted August 15, 2007] FDA announced that on October 18 - 19, 2007, the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will discuss the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold drug product use in children. Questions have been raised about the safety of these products and whether the benefits justify any potential risks from the use of these products in children, especially in children under two years of age. In preparation for the meeting, FDA is reviewing safety and efficacy data for the ingredients of these products.Some reports of serious adverse events associated with the use of these products appear to be the result of giving too much of these medicines to children. An over-the-counter cough and cold medicine can be harmful if more than the recommended amount is used, if it is given too often, or if more than one cough and cold medicine containing the same active ingredient are ... Read more
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FDA Medwatch Alert: Cough and Cold Medications in Children Less Than Two Years of Age
Posted 12 Jan 2007 by Drugs.com
[Posted 01/12/2007] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) article describing three deaths in U.S. infants aged less than 12 months associated with cough and cold medications. These medications were determined by medical examiners or coroners to be the underlying cause of death. The cases described in this report underscore the need for clinicians to use caution when prescribing and caregivers to use caution when administering cough and cold medications to children aged less than 2 years.[January 12, 2007- MMWR Weekly - CDC] Read more
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