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Background - Current Alternatives

The primary diagnostic alternative to the Lung Flute^® today

is sputum induction using hypertonic saline method.

• Nebulized saline solution administered through patient inhalation
• Standardized technique used by researchers
• Requires significant physician time
• Uncomfortable for the patient
• 33% risk of bronchial spasm
• Consequently, hypertonic saline is under-utilized in clinical practice