A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AMBROXOL AND N-ACETYLCYSTEINE IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, KANPUR

Abstract

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by persistent airflow limitation, chronic inflammation, and mucus hypersecretion leading to impaired mucociliary clearance and frequent exacerbations. Mucoactive drugs such as Ambroxol and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) are commonly used as adjunct therapy to improve mucus clearance and reduce symptoms.