Evaluation of clinical outcomes in children with bronchiolitis treated with nebulized hypertonic saline: a retrospective study at Kanachur institute of medical sciences, Mangalore

Abstract

This retrospective study assesses the effectiveness of nebulized hypertonic saline in children diagnosed with bronchiolitis between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2022, at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore. The study included 200 pediatric patients aged 6 months to 2 years, focusing on the duration of hospitalization, clinical improvement, and side effects. The findings suggest that hypertonic saline nebulization significantly reduces hospital stay and improves clinical outcomes compared to normal saline.