Expectorants are cough medicines that help you cough up mucus from your throat and lungs. You can take them to clear your airway if you feel congestion from the cold or flu. However, they do not stop ...

Expectorants are medicines that thin mucus to help make coughing easier. Guaifenesin is the most common expectorant and is found in products like Mucinex and Robitussin. Drink lots of water when ...