Effectiveness of 7% versus 3% hypertonic saline nebulization in infants with acute bronchiolitis : A randomized controlled trail

Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 5

Abstract

Acute bronchiolitis, the most common lower respiratory tract infection,is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants. The objective of the study is to compare the effect of 7% hypertonic saline (HS) with 3% HS among infants with acute bronchiolitis.

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Alok S. Patil, Roopa M. Bellad

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  • EP ID EP656914
  • DOI 10.21304/2019.0605.00527
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Alok S. Patil, Roopa M. Bellad (2019). Effectiveness of 7% versus 3% hypertonic saline nebulization in infants with acute bronchiolitis : A randomized controlled trail. Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care, 6(5), 21-29. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-656914