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Hypertonic saline has a prolonged effect on mucociliary clearance in adults with cystic fibrosis.

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Abstract
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Inhaled hypertonic saline (HS) has been shown to increase mucociliary clearance (MCC) and improve clinical outcomes in adults and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, in younger children with CF, a large study failed to demonstrate clinical benefits. This discrepancy could reflect pharmacodynamic differences in the MCC response to HS in different populations. We previously demonstrated the absence of a sustained effect of HS on MCC in healthy adults and in this study sought to characterize the durability of the MCC response to HS in adults with CF.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1569-1993
DOI
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10.1016/j.jcf.2018.01.001
Short Title
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J Cyst Fibros
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