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Čes. slov. farm. 2025, 74(4):264-271 | DOI: 10.36290/csf.2025.043

Self-treatment of cough in respiratory infections

Hana Kotolová
Ústav farmakologie a toxikologie, Farmaceutická fakulta, Masarykova univerzita Brno

Cough is one of the most common symptoms with which patients search pharmaceutical care. Most cases have a viral etiology and do not require medical intervention, therefore the pharmacist has a key role in patient education and in recommending appropriate self-treatment. Correct differentiation of the type of cough and selection of appropriate treatment can significantly shorten the duration of the problem and prevent further complications. For dry cough, short-term administration of antitussives is appropriate, while for wet cough, mucolytics or expectorants are recommended. Regimen measures are also an integral part of self-treatment.

Keywords: cough, self-treatment, antitussives, expectorants, mucolytics.

Accepted: November 21, 2025; Published: December 5, 2025  Show citation

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