Which of the following conditions would an expectorant drug such as guaifenesin treat effec-tively?
a. Acute bronchitis
b. Asthma
c. Smoker's cough
d. Emphysema
ANS: A
Expectorants such as guaifenesin are most effective in managing symptoms associated with upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pharyngitis, and a number of others.
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