WET COUGH

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Mucolytics and Expectorants are used to treat wet or productive cough.

They are a group of medications that works by thinning and loosening and clearance of mucus in the airways, helping to clear chest congestion.

Common examples of Mucolytics and expectorants are Ambroxol and Guaiphenesin

Q: What is Wet Cough?

A: A wet cough is one in which mucus builds up in the chest.

Q: What are expectorants?

A: Expectorants are used to treat wet cough that help loosen mucus making it easier to expel from the body.

Q: What is Guaiphenesin?

A: Guaiphenesin is a common expectorant which thins the mucus making it easier to expel from the body.

Q: What are mucolytics?

A: Mucolytics are medications that break up mucus so you can clear it out of your lungs more easily 1

Q: What is Ambroxol?

A: Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that breaks down the mucus to reduce its Viscosity 2

Q: Are Bronchodilators to be used for all cases of Wet Cough?

A: Bronchodilators are not recommended for all types of wet cough and may be used only when the wet cough is complicated by airway narrowing or in presence of wheeze.