Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of
bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.
Sodium chloride inhalation is used to produce sputum (mucus, or phlegm) from the
mouth in order to collect it for medical testing. This medication may also be used to dilute other
medications inhaled through a nebulizer.
Sodium chloride inhalation may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.