Effects of Inhaled Bicarbonate on Airway pH in Cystic Fibrosis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will compare the use of inhaled concentrated sodium chloride solution to an
inhaled solution of sodium bicarbonate in an attempt to decrease the thickness and stickiness
of the mucus in the lungs of a person with cystic fibrosis. Also, this study is also looking
at whether or not it is possible to decrease the acidity of the airways by inhaling sodium
bicarbonate through nebulizer treatments.