Interstitial Lung Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of the present work is to explore and compare the diagnostic quality of sputum specimens obtained by BAL, induction with hypertonic saline (3%), and induction with INS316 in patients diagnosed with interstitial lung diseases.
Interventions
inhalation via nebulizer given for 2 doses for 60 minutes each
inhalation via nebulizer given for 2 doses for 60 minutes each
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* between 18 years or older * undergone diagnostic bronchoalveolar lavage within the previous 21 days * diagnosed with sarcoidosis or other ILD
Exclusion criteria
* having resting hypoxemia * receiving corticosteroid treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| diagnosis of sarcoidosis using sputum induction (sputum weight) | 60 minutes |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| adverse events | 60 minutes |