Bronchiectasis guidelines are inconsistent with regard to the effectiveness of mucoactive agents, and their use varies geographically. Large trials are needed to assess safety and effectiveness. For ...

Hypertonic saline refers to any saline solution with a concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) higher than physiologic (0.9%). Commonly used preparations include 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 23% NaCl. HTS may ...

Intravenous administration of isotonic fluids is the standard emergency treatment in the U.S. for patients with severe blood loss, but now bioengineering researchers have reported improved ...

Margaret Rosenfeld, M.D., M.P.H., of Seattle Children's Hospital, and colleagues conducted a study to examine if hypertonic saline would reduce the rate of pulmonary exacerbations in children younger ...

There are several theoretical benefits associated with the use of hypertonic saline with regard to hemodynamics, immune modulation, and ICP reduction. TBI is a disruption of the normal function of the ...

A team of researchers, led by physicians from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, have found that infants with bronchiolitis who were treated with inhaled hypertonic saline in the emergency department ...

Have you ever wished there was a simple, low-cost way to help your kids recover faster from colds? A recent study has parents talking—suggesting that a simple saline solution might help kids feel ...

Primary ciliary dyskenisia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes the tiny hair-like filtration structures in the respiratory tract to stop working. As a result, the lungs accumulate thick mucus ...

that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a kid's cold by two days and reduce the risk of family members getting sick too. geargodz - stock.adobe.com They’re giving props to nasal drops. UK ...