Ringer-Lactate solution versus isotonic saline solution on mucociliary function after nasal septal surgery

Irrigation with isotonic saline is one of the most frequently used solution s after nasal surgery. However, the effect of saline solutions on mucocilia ry clearance is not well known. In a previous study, it was found that isot onic saline solution had a negative effect on ciliary beat frequency but Ri nger-Locke solution had no effect in vitro. In this study we compared the e ffects of Ringer-Lactate solution and isotonic saline solution on mucocilia ry transport time before, and after, nasal septal surgery in patients with nasal septal deviation. We found that patients who used Ringer-Lactate solu tion as irrigation after surgery had a significantly better mucociliary tra nsport time than the patients using isotonic saline solution (p <0.05). In conclusion, it is better to use Ringer-Lactate solution instead of 0.9 per cent saline solution for nasal irrigation.