What is the difference between an expectorant and a suppressant?
Coughs associated with colds should be treated with an expectorant to clear out mucus. A productive cough is the body’s way of clearing out mucus. An expectorant encourages the body to get rid of the phlegm quickly and get over the coughing. Suppressants, on the other hand, suppress the body’s natural desire to healing by blocking the cough reflex so you don’t cough as much when your throat is irritated.
