You are called to the emergency room to administer a bland aerosol treatment to a patient for sputum induction.Which of the following agents would you select for its effect in producing irritation and cough?

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Hypertonic saline has been used for sputum induction due to its ability to stimulate coughing and aid in the clearance of respiratory secretions. Other solutions, such as sterile water or hypotonic saline, may not have this effect and could potentially cause harm. Normal saline may cause some irritation and coughing, but not to the extent that hypertonic saline does.

You Are Called to the Emergency Room to Administer a Bland