Effect of Saline Mist on Lung Mucus
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing a saltwater mist can make lung mucus thinner and easier to cough up in people with conditions like COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or primary ciliary dyskinesia. It may help improve breathing and reduce discomfort from thick mucus.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18 years.
- You are currently in the hospital for a lung condition.
- You have a disease that causes too much mucus, such as COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or primary ciliary dyskinesia.
- You are not on a breathing machine (ventilator) and are not needing a lot of extra oxygen.
- You are not taking medicines that thin mucus (mucoactive drugs).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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