Expectorants

Expectorants are a therapeutic drug class of mucoactive agents designed to facilitate the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract

They function principally by stimulating respiratory tract secretions and reducing the thickness and stickiness of bronchial phlegm, thereby enhancing mucociliary transport and making coughs more productive Within clinical practice, these medications—most commonly represented by guaifenesin—are widely used for the symptomatic relief of chest congestion and productive cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold, as well as lower respiratory conditions includi...

They function principally by stimulating respiratory tract secretions and reducing the thickness and stickiness of bronchial phlegm, thereby enhancing mucociliary transport and making coughs more productive

Within clinical practice, these medications—most commonly represented by guaifenesin—are widely used for the symptomatic relief of chest congestion and productive cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold, as well as lower respiratory conditions including acute bronchitis