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mucolytic [‚myü·kə′līd·ik] (biochemistry) Effecting the dissolution, liquefaction, or dispersion of mucus and mucopolysaccharides. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Medical management with a mucolytic agent--and antibiotics when indicated--forms the basis of initial therapy. Joint fluid, decontaminated with Sputagest 50 mucolytic agent (Remel, Lenexa, KS), grew mycobacteria after 7 days of incubation at 36[degrees]C with Middlebrook 7H12 TB media (Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD) and Lowenstein-Jensen agar. A bronchodilator improves airway patency and facilitates mucous drainage while a mucolytic liquifies tenacious bronchial secretions. |
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