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Sunday, July 6, 2008

Ear, Nose, and Throat Briefs

Chest doctors discourage use of over-the-counter cough syrup

Antibiotics overprescribed for kids' sore throats

An overlooked cause of a chronic cough

Hard to hear, hard to think

Chronic sinus infection: Antibiotics don't seem to increase bacterial resistance

Voice control: Can Botox help those with adductor spasmodic dysphonia?

Pseudoephedrine: Common cold med can cause heart attack

IVs for kids: Children having minor ear surgery don't benefit from an IV

Tonsils: Which type of tonsillectomy can cause hemorrhaging?

Pesky little fungi: Teensy fungus in the air may cause chronic rhinosinusitis

Forget the Q-tip: Saline solution works fine for removing excess earwax

Tonsillectomy: It may not be necessary for kids to have their tonsils out

Voice tremor: Yet another use for Botox

Mild croup: A drug that gives some relief for kids with a mild cough

Cold, hard fact: Echinacea probably won't stop you from catching the common cold

Sleep well: Oral implant reduces snoring

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