hypertonic saline in a sentence

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1. Hypertonic saline  7 % NaCl solutions are considered mucoactive agents and thus are used to hydrate thick secretions ( mucus ) in order to make it easier to cough up and out ( expectorate ) . 3 % hypertonic saline solutions are also used in critical care settings, acutely increased intracranial pressure, or severe hyponatremia.