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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NYU Langone Health
Mineola, New York, 11501, United States
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