The presence of which one or more of the following may be an indication for administration of a water,isotonic,or hypotonic saline aerosol?

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The presence of one or more of the following may be an indication for administration of a water or isotonic or hypotonic saline aerosol including a)stridor,brassy,croup-like cough,hoarseness following extubation; b)diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)or croup,c)clinical history suggesting upper airway irritation and increased work of breathing,patient discomfort associated with airway instrumentation or insult,bypassed upper airway,the presence of the need for sputum induction is an indication for administration of hypertonic saline aerosol.

The Presence of Which One or More of the Following