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Expectorant

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Other Names: Guaifenesin   Mucinex   Robitussin   Cough Syrup   Tussin
Mucokinetics are a class of drugs which aid in the clearance of mucous from the airways, lungs, bronchi, and Vertebrate trachea. Such drugs can be further categorized by their mechanism of action.* expectorants* mucolytic agents* wetting agents / hypoviscosity agents* abhesives / surfactants ... Read more on Wikipedia

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an expectorant for chest congestion it happened. A bit...
04/21/2013
...a phobia of expectorants. The last couple times I took an expectorant for chest congestion it happened. A bit of a cough, just ...to bring phlegm onto the cough trigger button on my...  (from boards.straightdope.com)  Read full post
been using expectorant, and my cough is productive, and...
05/16/2013
I have been using expectorant, and my cough is productive, and finally I'm coughing a lot less. I'm headed back to doctor today though because I have serious bruising on my belt line on my right...  (from www.huff-n-puff.net)  Read full post
listed as Expectorant) which helps get the infected mucus...
02/22/2013
...aforementioned I have noticed the infection seems to be clearing ...less discolored and thinner). I am also taking Mucinex (the blue box, listed as Expectorant) which helps get the infected muc...  (from www.peoplespharmacy.com)  Read full post
use Ventolin expectorant, at its onset. Sometimes our...
02/08/2013
...If severe we add Buricort..We use Ventolin expectorant, at its onset. Sometimes our ...and MOM of Seretide inhaler. I used prednizone for a week to ...and Dad , everybody outgrown the aller...  (from www.doctorshangout.com)  Read full post
got a chesty cough and want to take an expectorant linctus...
01/03/2013
...I've got a chesty cough and want to take an expectorant linctus type cough mixture to ...phlegm, make me feel less wheezy. Pharmacist at Tesco was ...too, this will be his 3rd cough in 3 mont...  (from babyledweaning.com)  Read full post
for you. I usually take an expectorant as well to...
...doctor prescribed for you. I usually take an expectorant as well to cause the infection to discharge properly. Drink...  (from www.healthexpertadvice.org)  Read full post
to Guaifenesin (the expectorant) when they talk about...
12/17/2012
...so you could combine them if you wanted. I'm going to guess that the Pediacare is referring to Guaifenesin (the expectorant) when they talk about congestion...  (from www.windsorpeak.com)  Read full post
- I believe it is expectorant) which also is know to help...
08/08/2012
I have bad allergies - I cough from my allergies & the last two weeks have been brutal. I use Mucinex (the blue pill - I believe it is expectorant) which also is know to help your CM (so...  (from community.thebump.com)  Read full post
(the expectorant) isn't terribly effective unless you...
01/24/2012
...true. And, honestly, Guaifenesin (the expectorant) isn't terribly effective unless you consume lots ...help to calm the cough - and there's ...out there. I like Delsym if you're just...  (from community.thebump.com)  Read full post
CD5 and having to take expectorant for my congestion....So...
11/24/2010
...So I am 3-8 DPO.....any ideas...Could I really be 8 DPO and the cramps I am having is implantation....I have been sick since CD5 and having to take expectorant for my congestion....So...  (from www.babyandbump.com)  Read full post