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Daily Use of Guaifenesin (Mucinex) in a Patient with Chronic Bronchitis and Pathologic Mucus Hypersecretion: A Case Report

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Journal Respir Med Case Rep
Date 2018 May 3
PMID 29719806
Citations 3
Authors
William W Storms
Judi E Miller
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Abstract

We report an improvement in symptoms and quality of life with long-term use of guaifenesin for the treatment of mucus-related symptoms in a patient with chronic bronchitis, who presented with mucus hypersecretion, cough and dyspnea.

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