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Hypertonic Saline VS Sodium Chloride
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 9, 2025 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Sodium chloride is saline solution. It comes in a variety of concentrations from .9% (known as normal or isotonic saline) to 10%. Hypertonic simply means it is above the normal concentration foundation in blood and body tissues.
Most commonly prescribed for airway clearance are 7% saline and 3% saline. There is clinical and research evidence that 7% saline can inhibit or even reverse the growth of NTM/MAC.
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Hi Sue. Thanks for the response. Unfortunately I don't understand, "Hypertonic simply means it is above the normal concentration foundation in blood and body tissues." Are both elements in our blood and body tissue??
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Sue, I as wondering if you have ever heard that 7% sodium chloride can scar your lungs with long term use. I had a consultation with a cardio-thoracic surgeon who preferred the use of 3%. He mentioned that 7% was useful short term if having an exacerbation. Any thoughts on this. As we all know the 7% is more effective.