Nebulized hypertonic saline in noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a comprehensive review.

ABSTRACT: Bronchiectasis occurs as a result of a vicious circle consisting of an impaired mucociliary transport system, inflammation, and infection and repair of the airways. Damage to the mucociliary system prevents secretion elimination and facilitates bacterial growth and bronchial inflammation. To facilitate mucociliary clearance, current guidelines recommend the use of hypertonic saline (HS) solutions in patients with bronchiectasis not secondary to cystic fibrosis (CF), although the evidence of efficacy in this pathology is sparse. A high percentage of patients with CF and bronchiectasis tolerate HS solutions, but often patients report cough, dyspnoea, throat irritation, or salty taste after inhalation. These adverse effects negatively impact adherence to treatment, which sometimes must be dis

SUBMITTER: Maiz Carro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688147 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature