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What are the differences between an expectorant and an antitussive?

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What are the differences between an expectorant and an antitussive?

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Expectorants are substances which support sticky bronchial secretion to be removed from the bronchi more easily or more quickly. Antitussives suppress the cough reflex by depressing the medullary cough centre or associated higher centres in the brain and/or peripheral cough receptors – resulting in calming down the cough.

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