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1 Can an airway challenge test predict respiratory diseases? A population-based international study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Occupational asthma and rhinitis caused by cyanoacrylate-based eyelash extension glues Occupational Medicine, May 22, 2013 Review Article
3 Complementary and alternative medicine for pediatric otitis media International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Paediatric otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis: Therapeutic management, outcome and thrombophilic evaluation International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
5 High Prevalence of Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction in Athletes Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 22, 2013 Review Article
6 Depth of invasion, tumor budding and worst pattern of invasion classify patients with early stage oral tongue cancer into low- and high-risk categories of mortality Head & Neck, May 22, 2013 Review Article
7 The management of recurrent croup in children The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Survival of diced and block cartilage grafts in combination with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013
9 Medically unexplained symptoms and somatisation in ENT The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
10 Tympanoplasty with intact canal wall mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma: Long-term hearing outcomes The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Review Article
11 Sclerotic effect of bleomycin on the submandibular gland: An experimental model International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Review Article
12 Longitudinal genetic analyses of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage dynamics in a diverse population Full Text BMC Infectious Diseases, May 22, 2013 Review Article
13 Level IIB lymph node metastasis in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Review Article
14 Intratympanic and systemic steroids for sudden hearing loss Otology & Neurotology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
15 The natural history and clinical characteristics of paranasal sinus mucoceles: a clinical review International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
16 Oral dermatological conditions: a clinical study Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, May 22, 2013 Review Article
17 Effectiveness of topical immunosuppressants in prevention and treatment of rejection in face allotransplantation Transplantation, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Performance after timely cochlear implantation in prelingually deaf children with cerebral palsy International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Review Article
19 Pictorial essay: Anatomical variations of paranasal sinuses on multidetector computed tomography-How does it help FESS surgeons Full Text Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, May 22, 2013 Review Article
20 Diagnosis of laryngotracheal stenosis from routine pulmonary physiology using the Expiratory Disproportion Index The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryAs published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summary1 Efficacy of intranasal steroid spray (mometasone furoate) on treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Comparison with oral corticosteroids Auris Nasus Larynx, April 10, 2013
2 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
4 The effect of nasal surgery on nasal continuous positive airway pressure compliance The Laryngoscope, April 16, 2013
5 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013
6 Balloon Dilation Technology: Let the Truth Be Told Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, March 4, 2013 Review Article
7 Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 14, 2013
8 Laser tonsil cryptolysis: In-office 500 cases review American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 22, 2013
9 Is epistaxis associated with arterial hypertension-A systematic review of the literature European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 3, 2013
10 Use of topical nasal therapies in the management of Chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, April 9, 2013
11 Intratympanic dexamethasone perfusion versus injection for treatment of refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 4, 2013
12 The prevalence of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in sinonasal polyposis European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 2, 2013
13 Comparison of three techniques in adult tonsillectomy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 25, 2013
14 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013
15 Sublingual Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma: A Systematic Review JAMA, March 27, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 9, 2013
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17 Impact of intranasal corticosteroids on asthma outcomes in allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis Allergy, April 19, 2013
18 Mortality and major morbidity after tonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, April 18, 2013
19 Do patients with allergic rhinitis have a particular personality trait? The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, April 12, 2013
20 Adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in a predominantly obese pediatric population International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 4, 2013
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