Exploring the efficacy of using hypertonic saline for nebulizing treatment in children with bronchiolitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Exploring the efficacy of using hypertonic saline for nebulizing treatment in children with bronchiolitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Inhaled hypertonic saline (HS) has shown benefit in decreasing airway edema in acute bronchiolitis which is the most common lower respiratory infection resulting in dyspnea among infants under 2 years old. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the ef...

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Main Authors: Chia-Wen Hsieh, Chiehfeng Chen, Hui-Chuan Su, Kee-Hsin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Bronchiolitis
Children
Hypertonic saline
Nebulizer treatment
Length of hospital stay
Efficacy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02314-3

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