Computerized Assessment of Wheezing in Children With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis Before and After Hypertonic Saline Nebulization

Tina E. Faber*, Arvid W. A. Kamps, Machtelt H. Sjoerdsma, Stephanie Vermeulen, Nic J. G. M. Veeger, LJ Bont

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Studies suggest an effect of nebulized hypertonic saline solution on air-flow limitation in subjects with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis, but results are based on subjective scores of clinical severity and are not clear. In this observational study, we used a noninvasive computerized tool to quantify wheezing before and after nebulization with hypertonic saline in children admitted for RSV infection. METHODS: Twenty-seven children (

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1252-1256
Number of pages5
JournalRespiratory Care
Volume60
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2015

Keywords

  • RSV
  • bronchiolitis
  • hypertonic saline
  • digital acoustic monitoring
  • nebulization
  • wheeze
  • EMERGENCY-DEPARTMENT
  • VIRAL BRONCHIOLITIS
  • INFANTS
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • TRIAL
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • MANAGEMENT

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