How It Works- Osmotic Effect: The high salt concentration creates an osmotic gradient, pulling water from the body into the mucus, making it less thick and sticky (more liquid).
- Mucus Clearance: Thinner mucus is easier for the lungs' natural cleaning mechanisms (mucociliary clearance) and coughing to remove.
- Increased Coughing: Often happens initially as mucus is loosened.
- Sore Throat, Unpleasant Taste: Common due to the salty solution.
- Chest Tightness/Wheezing: Report to your doctor if it worsens.
- Tips: Use a mouthpiece if possible, perform after bronchodilators (like albuterol), and clean the nebulizer thoroughly after each use.
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