Hypertonic saline solution in the treatment of respiratory diseases Review article

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Andrzej Emeryk
Justyna Emeryk-Maksymiuk
Kamil Janeczek
Arkadiusz Jędrzejewski

Abstract

Evidence of the efficacy of hypertonic saline solutions in the common cold, allergic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis in children and adults is presented based on systematic reviews with meta-analysis and studies published in journals with impact factor.

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Emeryk , A., Emeryk-Maksymiuk , J., Janeczek , K., & Jędrzejewski , A. (2020). Hypertonic saline solution in the treatment of respiratory diseases. Alergoprofil, 16(3), 10-17. https://doi.org/10.24292/01.AP.163160920
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