Difference between expectorant and phlegm transformer:

1, the concept is different. To resolve phlegm is to make the thicker phlegm thinner and easier to expel through the action of drugs. Expectorant is the use of drugs to accelerate the action of the cilia of the tracheal mucosa to achieve the purpose of phlegm.

2, different drugs. Commonly used phlegm drugs such as: Chinese medicine ① orange stalk ② mother of pearl ③ aristolochia ④ half-summer, etc., and then the Western medicine amine chloride, is to increase the respiratory secretion from time to time to achieve the purpose of phlegm. The new expectorant - Erdosteine, is through the increase of respiratory secretion and speed up to play the movement of cilia and achieve the role of phlegm and phlegm.

3, the mechanism is different. Expectorant is going to stimulate the mucous membrane of the trachea, causing nausea, choking and coughing to promote coughing up phlegm. Mucus secretion of tracheal secretory glands, secretory cells; reduce the viscosity of the secretion. The phlegm is the decomposition of phlegm protein and other components, dilute mucus phlegm eat less cold, sweet, spicy food, drink more plain water, because water can reduce the viscosity of phlegm, easy to cough from the mouth, so as to achieve the purpose of phlegm.

Coughing up phlegm is the body's normal protective mechanism, and it can be relieved by adjusting your diet and taking more water if it doesn't affect your daily life. When the symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention, pay attention to the composition and efficacy of the medication, and eliminate the abuse of drugs.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Expectorant

Baidu Encyclopedia - Expectorants