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"I had severe bronchitis while traveling in the south of France this summer and had an excellent experience with the French socialized health system.  A local doctor in a small village in Provence prescribed Exomuc (an orange flavored granular form of Acetylcysteine made to be taken orally when dissolved in a small glass of water).  My cough was gone within 48 hours!  Why is this not a commonly prescribed drug in the US?  I normally take steroids, decongestants and cough formulas for 1-2 weeks in the U.S.!"