ERRHINE
\ˈɜːɹa͡ɪn], \ˈɜːɹaɪn], \ˈɜː_ɹ_aɪ_n]\
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Agent increasing nasal secretions; a sternutatory.
By William R. Warner
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A remedy whose action is exerted on the Schneiderian membrane, exciting sneezing and increased discharge. Errhines have been mainly used as local stimulants in bead affections. The chief are: Asari Folia, Eupborbiae gummi-resina, Hydrargyri sulphas flavus, Tabacum and Veratrum album.
By Robley Dunglison
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.