Perioperative intraoral sucralfate reduces postoperative pain and improves mucosal healing after tonsillectomy
Sucralfate may reduce pain and speed healing after tonsillectomy
This meta-analysis of 13 studies indicates that perioperative intraoral sucralfate reduces postoperative throat pain, swallowing pain, and o…
A new analysis suggests that a medicine called sucralfate can help patients manage pain and heal faster after tonsillectomy surgery.
mHealth app-supported care pathway did not significantly reduce caregiver state anxiety in ENT surgery cases
Mobile app support shows mixed results for anxious surgery caregivers
This randomized controlled trial of 227 caregivers of children undergoing ENT surgery found no statistically significant difference in careg…
A new trial looks at whether a mobile app can lower anxiety for parents whose children are facing upcoming ear, nose, or throat surgeries.
Minimally invasive tonsillectomy improves operative efficiency over cold dissection in chronic tonsillitis
Minimally invasive tonsil surgery may be more efficient
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 RCTs involving 1528 patients found that minimally invasive tonsillar surgical techniques improve…
New analysis suggests minimally invasive tonsil surgery may be faster and more efficient than traditional cold dissection.
Parechovirus A detection linked to pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children across hospital and day-care settings
This common virus may be behind your child’s sore throat
This observational cohort study evaluated 323 hospitalized children and 30 day-care attendees for parechovirus A (PeV-A) alongside other res…
A common virus called PeV-A is linked to sore throats in kids and helps explain why some children get sick when others stay healthy.
Questions about tonsillitis
Can parechovirus A cause pharyngitis and tonsillitis in hospitalized children?
Yes, parechovirus A can cause pharyngitis and tonsillitis in hospitalized children, especially when detected alone without other viruses.
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