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Erdosteine is an oral mucoactive anti-oxidant molecule, characterized by a multi-faceted pharmacological profile that may positively interfere in more than one of the pathological processes ongoing in all respiratory disorders characterized by thickened or increased mucus production, increased oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
It was most commonly used historically to treat liver diseases, kidney diseases, and spleen problems. [154] Teucrium scordium: Water germander It has been used for asthma, diarrhea, fever, intestinal parasites, hemorrhoids, and wounds. [155] Thymus vulgaris: Thyme: The plant is used to treat bronchitis and cough.
Bronchodilators may be originating naturally within the body, or they may be medications administered for the treatment of breathing difficulties, usually in the form of inhalers. They are most useful in obstructive lung diseases , of which asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the most common conditions.
Stable chronic bronchitis can be defined as the normal definition of chronic bronchitis, plus the absence of an acute exacerbation in the previous four weeks. [45] A Cochrane review found that mucolytics in chronic bronchitis may slightly decrease the chance of developing an exacerbation. [63]
Additionally, bronchitis is described as either acute or chronic depending on its presentation and is also further described by the causative agent. Acute bronchitis can be defined as acute bacterial or viral infection of the larger airways in healthy patients with no history of recurrent disease. [8]
The very same viruses that cause the flu or a cold can make their way to your chest and lungs.
Mucolytics such as acetylcysteine and carbocystine are widely prescribed for upper and lower respiratory tract infection without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease. However, in 2013 a Cochrane review reported their efficacy to be limited. [28] Acetylcysteine is considered to be safe for the children older than 2 years. [28]
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