32
Participants
Start Date
October 31, 2013
Primary Completion Date
August 23, 2017
Study Completion Date
August 23, 2017
Dornase Alfa
Once daily, 2.5ml inhaled dornase alfa (evening if able) with inhalational breathing routine (IBR). IBR consists of 4 slow deep breaths followed by 6 relaxed breaths, repeated until nebuliser is complete, coughing when the patient feels the need to expectorate. The patient will be instructed to sit in an upright position with upper limb support as able.
Isotonic Saline.
Once daily, 5ml inhaled 0.9% normal saline (evening if able) with inhalational breathing routine (IBR). IBR consists of 4 slow deep breaths followed by 6 relaxed breaths, repeated until nebuliser is complete, coughing when the patient feels the need to expectorate. The patient will be instructed to sit in an upright position with upper limb support as able.
The Alfred, Melbourne
The Alfred Research Trusts Small Project Grant.
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Dr Carey Denholm and Laura Denholm
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The Alfred
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