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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Breaking down or hydrolyzing mucus or mucopolysaccharides.

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  • adjective Serving to dissolve mucus.
  • noun A mucolytic agent.

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Examples

  • Because of glutathione's mucolytic action, NAC (brand name Mucomyst) is commonly used in the treatment of lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and asthma.

    Food Sources That Boost Glutathione Naturally 2008

  • Some of the old time lung doctor treatments are not recommended including mucolytic agents and continuous antibiotic prophylaxis. posted by james gaulte @ 3:27 AM

    Archive 2007-09-01 james gaulte 2007

  • Some of the old time lung doctor treatments are not recommended including mucolytic agents and continuous antibiotic prophylaxis. posted by james gaulte @ 3:27 AM

    New COPD guidelines-the guideline epidemic continues unbated james gaulte 2007

  • For example, NAC has well established anti-mucolytic (anti-mucous) properties and has been shown to increase mucocilary transport in smokers.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • Other treatment therapies, such as pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, ion channel therapy, mucolytic, and anti-inflammatory drugs, hope to become the leading products in the treatment of CF and the market is expected to be a relatively open until 2015 with huge opportunities for value capture.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

  • An overview of mucolytic therapy and how it can help cystic fibrosis patients, as well as warnings about the side effects and potential risks.

    All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content 2009

  • An overview of mucolytic therapy and how it can help cystic fibrosis patients, as well as warnings about the side effects and potential risks.

    All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content 2009

  • An overview of mucolytic therapy and how it can help cystic fibrosis patients, as well as warnings about the side effects and potential risks.

    All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content 2009

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