mucolytic
Thins thick secretions
Mucolytic describes agents that break down mucus, making it thinner and easier to expel.
Mucolytic drugs treat respiratory conditions where thick mucus causes congestion or breathing difficulty: The doctor prescribed a mucolytic to help clear her chest.
As a noun, a mucolytic is such an agent.
Viscous airway secretion
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- productiveGenerating useful output
- bronchiMain lung air passages
bronchioles · trachea · lungs · airways · pulmonary · cilia · alveoli · expectoration
Fluid's flow resistance
- secretionsSubstances glands produce
- liquefactionConversion to liquid state
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
- cleavingDividing by cutting
disulfide · bonds · glycoproteins · hydrolysis · breakdown · loosening · fluidity · dilution
Inflamed airway disease
- cysticRelating to sacs
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
sinusitis · rhinitis · asthma · emphysema · chronic · acute · exacerbation · inflammation
Expectorant that thins phlegm
sachet · effervescent · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- blockageObstruction halting movement
- nasalOf the nose
postnasal · drip · irrigation · saline · decongestant · rhinorrhea · discharge · obstruction
phlegm
Viscous airway secretion
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- productiveGenerating useful output
bronchi · bronchioles · trachea · lungs · airways · pulmonary · cilia · alveoli · expectoration · chest
viscosity
Fluid's flow resistance
- secretionsSubstances glands produce
- liquefactionConversion to liquid state
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
cleaving · disulfide · bonds · glycoproteins · hydrolysis · breakdown · loosening · fluidity · dilution · thinning
bronchitis
Inflamed airway disease
- cysticRelating to sacs
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
pneumonia · sinusitis · rhinitis · asthma · emphysema · chronic · acute · exacerbation · inflammation · infection
guaifenesin
Expectorant that thins phlegm
syrup · sachet · effervescent · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
nasal · postnasal · drip · irrigation · saline · decongestant · rhinorrhea · discharge · obstruction
mucolyticdrying
Moisture removal process
desiccating · anticholinergic · astringent · desiccant · dehydrating
mucolyticantitussive
Medication reducing cough reflex
cough suppressant · dextromethorphan · codeine · constipating · expectorant