Efficacy of nebulized acetylcysteine for relieving symptoms and reducing usage of expectorants in patients with radiation pneumonitis.

Dong-Woo HanWonjun JiJae Cheol LeeSi Yeol SongChang-Min Choi

Published in: Thoracic cancer (2018)

The beneficial effects of nebulized acetylcysteine for patients with radiation pneumonitis included relieving sputum severity and minimizing expectorant use, especially in severe cases. Further investigation is required to clarify and expand on the benefits of nebulized acetylcysteine for patients with radiation pneumonitis.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
radiation induced

mycobacterium tuberculosis
early onset

radiation therapy
depressive symptoms

sleep quality