Can salt water and chest taps help babies breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT06441162

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving babies a salt water mist through a mask followed by gentle chest tapping helps them recover faster from bronchiolitis. The treatment was given every 6 hours to children under 2 years old in the hospital. The main goal was to see if it shortened hospital stays and reduced the need for extra oxygen.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    Mineola, New York, 11501, United States

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