Acetylcysteine lung wash for bronchiectasis flare-ups
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if washing the lungs with acetylcysteine (a mucus-thinning medicine) during a bronchoscopy can help people with bronchiectasis who are having a flare-up. The goal is to see if it improves symptoms like cough and mucus.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- A CT scan has shown you have bronchiectasis (widened airways).
- You are currently having a flare-up with symptoms like cough, mucus, chest tightness, or wheezing.
- You are willing to have a bronchoscopy (a thin tube put into your airways) to wash the lungs.
- You do not have severe heart or lung disease, bleeding problems, or allergies to acetylcysteine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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