ReviewDrugs2026
Mucus as a Treatable Trait in Chronic Airway Diseases.
Review in Drugs, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Mucoactive agents in bronchiectasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2026Pooled it
- Age-Specific Considerations in Bronchiectasis Management: Focus on Older Adults with Emphasis on Anti-inflammatory Treatment.Drugs & aging · 2026Review
- InhaledRespirology case reports · 2026Article
- An Inverse Transwell Assay for Airway Mucus Barrier Function Reveals both Virus- and Mucin-Specific Impacts on Infection.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Precision treatment of COPD based on novel imaging phenotypes: a treatable traits approach.Respiratory research · 2026Review
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5 authors.
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Abstract
Chronic airway diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis, are increasingly recognized as heterogeneous disorders characterized by overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms. Among these, abnormalities in mucus production, composition, and clearance have been identified as clinically significant contributors to symptoms, airflow limitation, exacerbations, and disease progression. Within the "treatable traits" framework, mucus-related abnormalities represent a distinct, modifiable phenotype that supports personalized management strategies. This narrative review explores mucus as a treatable trait across chronic airways diseases, integrating mechanistic insights with clinical assessment, biomarkers, and current and emerging therapeutic approaches. We discuss the role of mucus in disease phenotyping, its impact on morbidity, and the potential of targeted interventions to improve outcomes. Recognizing mucus as a treatable trait aligns with the principles of precision medicine and offers a pathway toward individualized therapy beyond traditional diagnostic labels.
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