suppose i have cough with mucus and i have taken suppressant then how will body expel mucus from my body ? children who are not able to expell mucus they are being given cough suppressant. how body expell their mucus from lungs?
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Medicines that can be used to treat productive coughs include expectorants and mucolytics. Cough and cold medicines should not be given to children younger than 6 years of age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about whether cough medicines should be given to children aged 6 to 11 years.
Expectorants are substances that help to loosen and expel mucus from the lungs. They include guaifenesin, ammonia, senega, sodium citrate and ipecacuanha.
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache and rash.
1)Chest percussion
Chest percussion means that you lightly tap your chest and back. The tapping loosens the mucus in your lungs.
2)Postural drainage
Postural drainage means lying down in different positions to help drain mucus from your lungs.
Hold each position for 5 minutes. Do it about 30 minutes after you use your inhaler. Make sure you have an empty stomach. If you need to cough, sit up and do controlled coughing.
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