a substance that stimulates removal of mucous from the lungs Stimulating expectorants "irritate" the bronchioles causing expulsion of material Relaxing expectorants soothe bronchial spasm and loosen mucous secretions, helping in dry, irritating coughs
medication that helps to thin mucus in the airways so it can be coughed out more easily These medications should be taken with at least 8 ounces of water
An expectorant is a cough medicine that helps you to cough up mucus from your lungs. a type of medicine that you take to help you cough up phlegm (=a sticky substance) from your lungs
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to facilitate the removal of the secretions of the broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane and cause expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract
an agent that helps to expel mucus from the lungs and throat by stimulating coughing