7 months ago
3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of ... read more

7 months ago
3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of ... read more

7 months ago
3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of ... read more

7 months ago
3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of ... read more

7 months ago
3-day course of antibiotics may be sufficient following tonsillectomy
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of ... read more

1 year ago
Study examines association of smoking with hemorrhage after throat surgery
Smoking appears to be associated with an increased rate of hemorrhage - in patients who undergo uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - with tonsillectomy -, but not in those who undergo tonsillectomy alone, according to a report in the August issue of ... read more

1 year ago
Study examines association of smoking with hemorrhage after throat surgery
Smoking appears to be associated with an increased rate of hemorrhage - in patients who undergo uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - with tonsillectomy -, but not in those who undergo tonsillectomy alone, according to a report in the August issue of ... read more

2 years ago
Snoring resurfaces in obese children despite surgery
Washington, March 15 - Children who gain weight rapidly after having adenotonsillectomy, or surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids to treat snoring, may see a relapse or their condition could even worsen. Adenotonsillectomy is the most commonly performed surgery in children in developed nations and is the first line of treatment for snoring in children. For many kids, undergoing this surgery p ... read more

2 years ago
Kids with OSA: Marker for cardiovascular disease may also indicate severity of cognitive disability
C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that is often used to detect cardiovascular disease, may also indicate cognitive impairment in children with obstructive sleep apnea -, according to a new study of children ages 5 to 7.“Children with OSA have increased levels of hsCRP [high-sensitivty C-reactive protein] and also exhibit decreased cognitive performances,” said lead researcher David Goza ... read more

3 years ago
Is it worth having surgery to remove your tonsils?
Adults with recurrent sore throats may benefit from having a tonsillectomy in the short term, but the overall longer term benefit is still unclear, and any benefits have to be balanced against the side effects of the operation, according to this week's BMJ. A small study of adults from Finland, published on bmj.com last month, showed that tonsillectomy significantly reduced the likelihood of furth ... read more