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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1252-1256 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Respiratory Care |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2015 |
Keywords
- RSV
- bronchiolitis
- hypertonic saline
- digital acoustic monitoring
- nebulization
- wheeze
- EMERGENCY-DEPARTMENT
- VIRAL BRONCHIOLITIS
- INFANTS
- EPINEPHRINE
- TRIAL
- DEXAMETHASONE
- MANAGEMENT