The use of 4.5% hypertonic saline challenge test in diagnosing asthma in children with chronic recurrent cough
Background The 4.5% hypertonic saline (HS) challenge test has several benefits compared to histamine challenge test as gold stan- dard. Saline is an inexpensive non-pharmacological substance which is relatively safe. Its mechanism in inducing bronchospasm resembles that of asthma. Moreover, it can e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/807 |