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Season of Colds and Flu is in Full Swing: Treating Cough

https://doi.org/10.15690/pf.v15i1.1845

Abstract

Acute cough is a common symptom and a common reason for seeking medical care. Patients with acute cough often practice selfmedication using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. However, the efficacy and safety of OTC drugs are generally not tested in clinical settings. Moreover, a large number of side effects have been registered in children in response to OTC drugs. The article deals with the issues of the rationality of drug treatment in non-severe cases of acute respiratory infection accompanied by cough.

About the Author

Svetlana V. Ilyina
Irkutsk State Medical University
Russian Federation


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Ilyina S.V. Season of Colds and Flu is in Full Swing: Treating Cough. Pediatric pharmacology. 2018;15(1):75-79. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15690/pf.v15i1.1845

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