A New,promising Drug in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF)and

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Essay

A new,promising drug in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF)and the improvement in the quality of life in CF patients is Bronchitol.What is Bronchitol's overall effect on the patient that allows it to improve their situation? What sugar is a major constituent of Bronchitol? How does Bronchitol cause water to move into the extracellular fluid of the airways after being inhaled? What other kinds of compounds might be used in CF treatment in the future?

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