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Cough Medicine

Cough medicine helps alleviate coughing, which is a reflex to clear your airways. It often contains ingredients like suppressants that reduce the urge to cough or expectorants that loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to clear. Some formulations also include ingredients to soothe sore throats or reduce inflammation. The choice of medicine depends on whether you have a dry, unproductive cough or a productive cough with mucus. Always follow dosing instructions and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen. Cough medicines provide relief but do not treat underlying causes, so ongoing issues should be evaluated by a doctor.