Physician Preferences and Prescribing Patterns for Hypertonic and Isotonic Saline Solutions in Upper Respiratory Symptom Management: A Multinational Clinical Practice Survey Across 13 Countries

These results demonstrate a clear physician consideration for nasal saline and clinically supported respiratory therapies in patients with comorbidities and highlight the necessity of adapting treatment recommendations to local clinical practices and healthcare environments, including saline solutions.

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Cureus
Published
2025-10-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95231
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1
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
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Physician Preferences and Prescribing Patterns for Hypertonic and Isotonic Saline Solutions in Upper Respiratory Symptom Management: A Multinational Clinical Practice Survey Across 13 Countries

Cecilia Bartoli, Giorgio Walter Canonica, Carolina Castillo
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Cureus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
1.52
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Physician Preferences and Prescribing Patterns for Hypertonic and Isotonic Saline Solutions in Upper Respiratory Symptom Management: A Multinational Clinical Practice Survey Across 13 Countries

Cecilia Bartoli, Giorgio Walter Canonica, Carolina Castillo
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Abstract

These results demonstrate a clear physician consideration for nasal saline and clinically supported respiratory therapies in patients with comorbidities and highlight the necessity of adapting treatment recommendations to local clinical practices and healthcare environments, including saline solutions.

CureusVol. 17(10)
Humanitas University (IT), Menarini Group (Italy) (IT)
AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Chiesi Farmaceutici, Allergy Therapeutics, Celltrion, Genentech
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
1.52
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