Effects of inhaled hypertonic (7%) saline on lung function test in preschool children with cystic fibrosis: results of a crossover, randomized clinical trial

Effects of inhaled hypertonic (7%) saline on lung function test in preschool children with cystic fibrosis: results of a crossover, randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background This crossover, randomized, double-blind study (conducted over a 32-week period) was performed to determine, in clinically stable Cystic fibrosis (CF) preschool children: the effects of 7% inhaled hypertonic saline on spirometry and interrupter resistance technique (Rint), and th...

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Main Authors: Raffaella Nenna, Fabio Midulla, Caterina Lambiase, Giovanna De Castro, Anna Maria Zicari, Luciana Indinnimeo, Giuseppe Cimino, Patrizia Troiani, Serena Quattrucci, Giancarlo Tancredi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Cystic fibrosis
Hypertonic saline
Children
Therapy
Inhalation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-017-0376-6

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