A wet cough, also known as a productive cough, is manifested by the presence of sputum or consecutive sputum.

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You're coughing and it's "greasy". First of all, remember that coughing is the body's natural defense reflex, allowing it to expel unwanted substances. In a wet cough, the lungs expel mucus to remove dust and bacteria trapped in the bronchial tubes. A wet cough is a productive cough, followed by expectoration of mucus, clearing the airways. Expectorant medications help to clear mucus from the respiratory tract and liquefy bronchial secretions.

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There are several ways to treat a wet cough in adults... For example, taking an expectorant syrup will hydrate and liquefy mucus so that it comes out more quickly (after medical advice, as there are contraindications) and natural solutions (essential oils, herbal capsules, homeopathy for coughs...).

For infants (under 2 years of age), mucolytic (acetylcysteine, carbocisteine), mucofluidifying (meglumine benzoate) and helicidine specialties are contraindicated, as they may increasebronchial congestion.

For more information, ask your online pharmacist for advice.

A productive cough

Coughing is our body's natural defense reflex , to expel mucus and other irritants from the respiratory tract. This productive cough evacuates secretions (mucus of varying translucent, yellowish or greenish color) lodged in the bronchial tubes, freeing the airways. This cough is beneficial because it enables expectoration: by spitting out the mucus, it stops clogging the airways. It's a natural defense mechanism that shouldn't be blocked.

What causes wet coughs?

Viruses or bacteria (rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, acute bronchitis) that cause excess bronchial secretions.

((Source : https://www.ameli-sante.fr/toux/quest-ce-que-la-toux.html)

Coughing in children

Coughing is a frequent feature of respiratory infections in children. It increases in urban environments, during air pollution peaks, or when exposed to external irritants (smoky environments, air pollution, climate change). On average, healthy children experience 7 to 10 episodes of cough-inducing upper respiratory tract infections per year⁽¹⁾.

In children, as in adults, cough is most often the symptom of an infection. It can be dry or oily, and evolves throughout the course of the illness.
Before the age of 6, seek medical advice.

⁽⁽¹⁾ Source: Shield MD et al. BTS guidelines: recommendations for the assessment and management of cough in children. Thorax 2008; 63 (suppl) iii5-iii15)

How to treat wet cough with drugs available in pharmacies?

Bronchial fluidizers

Syrups containing bronchial fluidizers can be used to treat wet coughs. Their purpose is to reduce the viscosity of secretions and facilitate expectoration. Their use is rarely essential.

Herbal remedies and other adjunctive treatments

Ivy-based syrups (HERBION, LIERRE GRIMPANT COOPER, LIERRE GRIMPANT HUMEXPHYTO, PROSPAN) are used to treat oily coughs. This use is based on traditional usage. Medicines containing terpine, sulfagaiacol or plant extracts (pine, niaouli...) are also used to treat respiratory ailments accompanied by heavy secretions. Their efficacy has not been established.

(Source : https://www.vidal.fr/maladies/voies-respiratoires/toux-adulte/traitements.html)

Your pharmacist's advice

Carbocisteine cough syrups, as well as acetylcysteine sachets and ambroxol tablets, are over-the-counter medications that help ease sputum production. They liquefy mucus, making it easier to evacuate.
Since coughing is a symptom of an illness (infectious, chronic, etc.), it's possible that the illness underlying the cough may lead to serious complications. This is the case, for example, with pneumonia, an infectious disease to be taken very seriously, which is why as soon as a cough becomes suspicious, you should visit your doctor.

What cold treatments are available on Soin-et-Nature?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of medicines designed to alleviate the symptoms of respiratory ailments.

Allergy treatment: antihistamines and decongestants to relieve runny nose, sneezing and itching.
Colds: targeted solutions to reduce nasal congestion, calm headaches and improve respiratory comfort.
Rhinitis: specific treatments to reduce inflammation of the nasal mucosa , whether viral or allergic.
Flu-like conditions: combined medications to treat fever, muscle aches and headaches.
Sore throats: lozenges, sprays and mouthwashes to soothe irritation and reduce pharyngeal inflammation.
Bronchitis: therapeutic solutions to facilitate expectoration and reduce bronchial inflammation.
Dry cough: cough suppressants to limit non-productive coughing fits and calm respiratory tract irritation.
Oily cough: expectorants to liquefy bronchial secretions for better evacuation.
Mixed cough: drugs combining an antitussive and expectorant action for optimum relief.
Ears: treatments to relieve ear pain and treat ENT infections.
Humex range: a complete range of medicines to combat colds, congestion and coughs.
Lysopaïne: antiseptic and analgesic lozenges for rapid relief of sore throats.
Stodal: homeopathic syrup for dry and oily coughs.
Strepsils: antiseptic and anesthetic lozenges designed to soothe irritation and reduce pharyngeal inflammation .
Vicks range: decongestants, inhalers and balms for respiratory comfort.

These products are available without prescription on Soin-et-Nature and provide effective symptom management in line with medical recommendations.