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. 2020 May 1;2020(5):CD008649. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008649.pub4

7. Jaques 2008 ‐ adverse events at 2 weeks.

Adverse event
(possibly or probably related to treatment)
Mannitol group
(n = 38)
Control group
(n = 36)
Not severe Severe Not severe Severe
Upper respiratory tract infection 1 0 1 0
Diarrhoea 0 0 0 1
Gastro‐oesophageal reflux 0 0 1 0
Vomiting 2 0 0 0
Chest discomfort 2 0 1 0
Aggravation of CF symptoms 1 0 0 0
Fatigue 1 0 0 0
Anorexia 1 0 0 0
Chest wall pain 2 0 0 0
Dysgeusia 0 0 0 1
Cough 2 2 0 0
Haemoptysis 2 0 2 0
Nasal congestion 0 0 1 0
Pharynolaryngeal pain 3 0 0 0
Respiratory tract congestion 0 0 1 0
Wheeze 0 0 1 0
Total events 17 2 8 2

CF: cystic fibrosis
Study definition of "severe": incapacitating, or unable to do usual activities.