What Is An Expectorant

An expectorant is a medicine that aids in bring up mucus and other stuff from the lungs, and trachea. Some expectorants for example can work by promoting the drainage of mucus from the lungs by thinning the mucus.

An expectorant is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by such things as colds, bronchitis or other breathing illnesses.

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