Expectorant refers specifically to medicine-related discussions about respiratory health.

Medicinal Context

Use 'expectorant' when talking about treatments that make breathing easier by clearing mucus.

Illness Relief

Expectorants are commonly mentioned when discussing remedies for colds or flu.

As an adjective, 'expectorant' describes products that help with mucus removal.

Look for 'expectorant' on labels to confirm if a cough syrup has mucus-clearing features.

Use 'expectorant' when dealing with a productive or 'wet' cough, not a dry one.