Effectiveness of Pharmacologic Airway Clearance Therapies in Hospitalized Patients
Publication Date: December 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Hospitalized Adult and Pediatric Patients Without Cystic Fibrosis
- Recombinant human dornase alfa should not be used in adults and children with non-CF bronchiectasis.
- Routine use of bronchodilators to aid in secretion clearance is not recommended.
- Routine use of aerosolized N-acetylcysteine to improve airway clearance is not recommended.
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Title
Effectiveness of Pharmacologic Airway Clearance Therapies in Hospitalized Patients
Authoring Organization
American Association for Respiratory Care