Methods of hydrating lung mucous secretions with benzamil or phe

Details Methods of hydrating lung mucous secretions with benzamil or phe Methods of hydrating lung mucous secretions with benzamil or phe

1997-01-31

1999-03-02

Bawa, Raj

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Effervescent or pressurized fluid containing

Organic pressurized fluid

424 46, 514851, A61K 912

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058767002

ABSTRACT:
Methods of hydrating lung mucous secretions in the lungs of a subject are disclosed. The methods involve administering benzamil or phenamil to the lungs of the subject in an amount effective to hydrate lung mucous secretions. The administering step is preferably carried out by inhalation administration. The method is useful in the treatment of diseases such as cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis.

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