This includes the airways and sinuses. As mucus continues to collect within the airways it promotes the growth of bacteria and infection. If an airway becomes totally blocked by mucus an infection behind the blockage can start a chronic condition known as bronchiectasis . Bronchiectasis can cause severe and irreversable damage to the airways. The treatment of Immotile Cilia Syndrome is very similar to that used to treat Cystic Fibrosis.
Antibiotics help fight infections that can cause bronchitis and sinusitis.
Mucomyst does this by weakening the chemical bonds of mucus molecules. One problem with Mucomyst is the side effect of bronchospasm. Pulmozyme is an enzyme that can break down long molecules of DNA found in thick mucus. Pulmozyme has been very effective in helping people with CF clear mucus from the airways more effectively. Nebulized bronchodilators are used to treat wheezing.