A 29-year-old woman is trying to break up sputum by using which type of over-the-counter medication?
A) antihistamine
B) bronchoconstrictor
C) bronchodilator
D) mucolytic

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A mucolytic medication is used to break up and loosen thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and airways, making it easier to cough up and clear from the body. Antihistamines, bronchoconstrictors, and bronchodilators are not typically used for breaking up sputum.

A 29-Year-Old Woman Is Trying to Break Up Sputum by Using