A patient is recovering from bronchitis. He is producing large amounts of thick mucus, especially in the mornings. The physician might:
1. suggest he drink a glass of water with each meal.
2. suggest he drink two glasses of orange juice daily.
3. order an expectorant and tell the patient to force fluids.
4. order an antitussive.
3
The patient should take increased amount of fluid each day and breathe humidified air. This will help liquefy secretions.
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