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(Y55.4) Expectorants
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20 955 in individuals diagnosis expectorants confirmed
4 592 deaths with diagnosis expectorants
22% mortality rate associated with the disease expectorants
Diagnosis expectorants is diagnosed Women are 45.26% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis expectorants
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis expectorants
4 592 (30.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease expectorants - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-19, 35-39, 55-59
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 20-34, 40-54, 60-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-14, 20-29, 35-44, 50-54, 60-64, 70-74, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-19, 30-34, 45-49, 55-59, 65-69, 75-89
Disease Features expectorants
Absence or low individual and public risk
Expectorants - what does this mean
Expectorants are substances that help to loosen and thin mucus in the lungs and airways, making it easier to cough up and expel. they usually contain ingredients like guaifenesin, which helps to break up the mucus, and can be taken orally or inhaled as a mist.
What happens during the disease - expectorants
Expectorants are medications that are used to help loosen and thin mucus in the lungs, allowing it to be coughed up more easily. the pathogenesis of this disease involves an increase in mucous production in the airways, leading to a buildup of fluid and mucous in the lungs. this can cause difficulty in breathing, coughing, and chest congestion. expectorants help to thin and loosen the mucous, allowing it to be expelled more easily and allowing the patient to breathe more easily.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Sputum Sample
- Chest X-Ray
- Pulmonary Function Test
- CT Scan
- Bronchoscopy
- Blood Test
- Allergy Tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the amount of mucus and congestion in the airways
- Take expectorant medications as prescribed by your doctor.
- Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice, and tea to help thin out mucus.
- Take a hot shower or bath to help loosen mucus.
- Use a humidifier or steam vaporizer to moisten the air and help clear mucus.
- Gargle with warm salt water to help clear mucus from the throat.
- Use nasal irrigation, such as a neti pot, to flush out mucus from the sinuses.
- Perform chest physical therapy (CPT) to help loosen and remove mucus from the lungs.
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Expectorants - Prevention
Expectorants are medications that help to loosen and thin mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up and expel. to prevent the need for expectorant use, it is important to practice good respiratory hygiene, such as avoiding smoking, regularly washing hands, avoiding contact with individuals who are sick, and staying away from polluted areas. additionally, it is important to get vaccinated for diseases like the flu and pneumonia, which can lead to the need for expectorants.