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. 2020 Mar 2;7(4):ofaa079. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa079

Table 1.

Respiratory Adverse Event Management Strategies and Outcomes

Adverse Event Patients who Reported an Adverse Event, n/N (%) How Often Adverse Events Are Experienced, n/N (%) Patients who Required Management for Adverse Events, n/N (%) Management Strategies Patients who Improved With Management, n/N (%)
Dysphonia 19/26 (73.1) Sometimes: 5/19 (26.3)Most of the time: 10/19 (52.6) 13/19 (68.4) Symptomatic: antitussives, lozenges, warm water or glycerin gargle, rinsing mouth after nebulizer use Temporary dosing adjustment: change ALIS administration to the evening or temporarily reduce frequency of ALIS dosing 11/13 (84.6)
Increased sputum 18/26 (69.2) Sometimes: 8/18 (44.4)Most of the time: 7/18 (38.9) 4/18 (22.2) Airway clearance: airway clearance/ pulmonary hygiene 3/4 (75.0)
Increased cough 18/26 (69.2) Sometimes: 8/18 (44.4)Most of the time: 8/18 (44.4) 11/18 (61.1) Pharmacological: bronchodilator pretreatment Temporary dosing adjustment: temporary reduction in frequency of ALIS dosing or brief interruption of treatment 8/11 (72.7)
Dyspnea 15/26 (57.7) Sometimes: 5/15 (33.3)Most of the time: 6/15 (40.0) 11/15 (73.3) Pharmacological: bronchodilator pretreatment Temporary dosing adjustment: temporary reduction in frequency of ALIS dosing or brief interruption of treatment 10/11 (90.9)

Abbreviation: ALIS, amikacin liposome inhalation suspension.