Baseline characteristics of the two groups
| HSS (n=42) | HHHFNC (n=32) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male (%) | 22 (53) | 11 (35) |
| Mean age (months) (SD) | 2.65 (1.70) | 1.95 (1.27) |
| Mean baseline RDAI score (SD) | 6.67 (1.98) | 7 (1.81) |
| Mean RR (SD) | 51.1 (11.9) | 49.9 (12.8) |
| RSV positive (%) | 31 (74) | 23 (72) |
| Mean previous illness duration (days) (SD) | 3.13 (1.89) | 2.90 (1.51) |
HHHFNC, heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula; HSS, hypertonic saline solution; HSS, hypertonic saline solution; RDAI, Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument; RSV, respiratory syncytial virus.