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Expectorant |
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expectorant /ex·pec·to·rant/ (ek-spek´ter-ant) 1. promoting expectoration. 2. an agent that promotes expectoration. liquefying expectorant an expectorant that promotes the ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract by decreasing its viscosity.
Expectorant Promotes the discharge of mucus from respiratory system. Mentioned in: Cough, St. John's Wort expectorant, n a substance that reduces the production of mucus in the lungs and promotes the dislodging of mucus from the bronchioles. expectorant 1. promoting expectoration. 2. an agent that promotes expectoration. liquefying expectorant an expectorant that promotes the ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract by decreasing its viscosity. |
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Because of its essential oil, thyme possesses expectorant and bronchial antispasmodic properties, making it useful in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Furthermore, oregano's use as an expectorant makes it particularly useful during these winter months. Tokyo, Japan, Aug 23, 2005 - (JCNN) - Eisai announced on August 22 that it began marketing ASTHPHYLLIN S, an over-the-counter expectorant drug, on the same day. |
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