Mucolytics are a group of drug that makes the mucus thin and aid in clearing the mucus from the lower and upper respiratory tract. These medicines are not advisable for children less than 2 years.
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Does coughing up blood mean cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I was a smoker for four and a half years. Six months back, I got my chest X-ray, and my reports were normal. Then I was an intermittent smoker, and I had a cough. It was dry. I did not care and did not take medications for it, but within a week, it increased. So when I took the medicat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood coming out while blowing the nose is quite common and does not always mean cancer. During weather changes and dry seasons, it is quite possible that the nasal mucosa dries, rubs, and bleeds once in a while until it heals completely. Smoking is severe and is ass... Read Full »
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