Question · asked by 1 review
Hypertonic saline 3% to 7% vs Normal saline: Measures of sputum clearance
- Population
- adults and children with cystic fibrosis (during acute exacerbations of lung disease)
- Intervention
- Hypertonic saline 3% to 7%
- Comparison
- Normal saline
- Outcome
- Measures of sputum clearance
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
What each review found
Current versions onlyNo studies found 2 · 100%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Hypertonic saline 3% to 7% vs isotonic saline Measures of sputum clearance · adults and children with cystic fibrosis (during acute exacerbations of lung disease) The review found no eligible studies for this question. Nebulised hypertonic saline for cystic fibrosis (2023) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only | no estimate extracted | Not reported | No studies found |
Hypertonic saline 3% to 7% vs isotonic saline Measures of sputum clearance · adults and children with cystic fibrosis (during acute exacerbations of lung disease) The review found no eligible studies for this question. Nebulised hypertonic saline for cystic fibrosis (2018) · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyearlier version CD001506.PUB4, superseded | no estimate extracted | Not reported | No studies found |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebulised hypertonic saline for cystic fibrosis 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only | Not reported | Not extracted | Not assessed |
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