Veronique is a 16-year-old teen who has cystic fibrosis. She has reported to her pulmonologist as she states that her secretions are getting difficult to cough up despite humidification and chest physio. Veronique is afraid of developing a lung infection and being placed back into the hospital. Her physician prescribes acetylcysteine oral solution to be taken TID. How does this drug treat the thick secretions of Veronique’s cystic fibrosis so her breathing is better?
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