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Exploring the efficacy of using hypertonic saline for nebulizing treatment in children with bronchiolitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Chia-Wen HsiehChiehfeng ChenHui-Chuan SuKee-Hsin Chen
Published in: BMC pediatrics (2020)
We conclude that nebulization with 3% saline solution is effective in decreasing the length of hospital stay and the severity of symptoms as compared with 0.9% saline solution among children with acute bronchiolitis. Further rigorous randomized controlled trials with large sample size are needed.
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