The continuous administration of mist, or aerosolized water, for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways is a common practice that functions in which manner?
a. Has no proven benefit
b. Decreases the viscosity of mucus
c. Decreases bronchoconstriction
d. Reduces the inflammation of the lower airways
ANS: A
Aerosol therapy or mist therapy with water is not a treatment of choice for inflammatory airway conditions. Some questionable benefit may occur in mild viral croup. The parent and child may experience a reduction in anxiety in a cool, humid environment. Upper airway secretions may be moistened; however, inhaled mist does not affect the viscosity of mucus. Humidity may worsen bronchospasm. Aerosolized medications are able to reduce inflammation of the lower airways, but water does not have this effect.
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