what is expectorant - #23615
I am really confused about this whole expectorant thing. I recently started coughing a lot, like really a persistent cough, and my doctor mentioned I might need an expectorant. I’ve never heard that term before, honestly. Is an expectorant medicine or something? I looked it up online and apparently, it helps with phlegm or mucus? But I can’t quite wrap my head around it. Why would I need that specifically? I’ve also been feeling tightness in my chest, kinda like something is stuck there, and when I cough, I almost feel like I'm not getting anything out. My friend said her kid took an expectorant a while back, and it really helped them, but I’m worried if that kind of thing is safe for adults too? Do I choose one based on my symptoms or... like, is there a specific type I should be looking for? Somebody help me understand, what is expectorant really supposed to do? Feels like I’m missing a piece of the puzzle here.
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