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| Daily Volume of Respiratory Secretion |
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95% water
5% mucin (glycoprotein), leukocytes, salts, desquamated cells |
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- viscosity and elasticity
- present at luminal surface of passageway |
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- Makes contact with cilia
- Low viscosity, no elasticity |
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| production of enzyme from stagnant pus (infection) |
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| Clear thin frothy blood tinged sputum seen in : |
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| Problems if sputum not evaluated immediately |
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- cells deform and rupture
- gram -ve bacteria multiply
- pH of sputum becomes more acidic |
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| movement and mobilization of airway secretions |
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| Ultimate goal of mucokinetic agents |
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| reduce mucus gel viscosity |
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| Mucolytic agent that smells/taste of rotten eggs |
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| Mucolytic agent used for management of CF |
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| Efficacy of Expectorant Agent |
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