The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. · May 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTreatment with hypertonic saline versus normal saline nasal wash of pediatric chronic sinusitis.
Chronic sinusitis (CS) is a common disease in children, especially those with allergies, that is caused by impaired drainage from the sinuses. Hypertonic NaCl solution has been shown to increase mucociliary clearance and ciliary beat frequency. ⋯ HS nasal wash is an efficient treatment of CS.