Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis

Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of nebulized 3% hypertonic saline in the treatment of viral bronchiolitis. The investigators hypothesize that nebulized 3% saline will decrease rate of hospital admission, decrease clinical severity scores, and decrease length of stay.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2011-05

Publications

• Wu S, Baker C, Lang ME, Schrager SM, Liley FF, Papa C, Mira V, Balkian A, Mason WH. Nebulized hypertonic saline for bronchiolitis: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Jul;168(7):657-63. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.301.

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