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How do mucolytic agents alter mucus in the respiratory tract?
How do mucolytic agents alter mucus in the respiratory tract?
- By increasing mucus viscoelasticity
- By promoting exacerbation of COPD
- By decreasing sputum volume
- By cleaving disulfide linkages within high molecular weight mucin glycoproteins (correct)
What is the primary role of mucolytics in the respiratory tract?
What is the primary role of mucolytics in the respiratory tract?
- Enhance airway clearance (correct)
- Promote mucus overproduction
- Increase airway resistance
- Reduce productive cough
Which mucolytic agent improves mucociliary clearance by reducing sputum viscoelasticity?
Which mucolytic agent improves mucociliary clearance by reducing sputum viscoelasticity?
- Erdosteine (correct)
- Serratiopeptidase
- Mannitol
- Potassium iodide
How do classical mucolytic agents like N-acetylcysteine work?
How do classical mucolytic agents like N-acetylcysteine work?
What is the effect of N-acetylcysteine on exacerbations and hospitalizations in chronic bronchitis patients?
What is the effect of N-acetylcysteine on exacerbations and hospitalizations in chronic bronchitis patients?
Which mucolytic agent has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties?
Which mucolytic agent has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties?
What is the role of DNase in mucous plugs?
What is the role of DNase in mucous plugs?
Why has the use of DNase been associated with increased respiratory infections?
Why has the use of DNase been associated with increased respiratory infections?
Which mucolytic agent is known for reducing cough frequency, severity, sputum volume, and stickiness?
Which mucolytic agent is known for reducing cough frequency, severity, sputum volume, and stickiness?
What effect has Acetylcysteine been shown to have in COPD patients?
What effect has Acetylcysteine been shown to have in COPD patients?
What is the impact of Solmuclitabine on COPD patients compared to placebo?
What is the impact of Solmuclitabine on COPD patients compared to placebo?
Why is further research needed on mucolytics according to the text?
Why is further research needed on mucolytics according to the text?
