MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Question
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Expectorant
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Bronchodilator
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Antitussive
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Antihistamine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
Detailed explanation-2: -Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you.
Detailed explanation-3: -Expectorants are used empirically to treat cough with an underlying cause of pathological mucus, by targeting various mechanisms that promote increased mucus hydration and clearance from the respiratory tract.