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FDA proposes to end use of oral phenylephrine, seeks public comment

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: November 07, 2024
TOPICS: Allergy/Immunology, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Federal Policy, Legislation, Pharmacology
Abstract
After extensive review, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter nasal decongestant products. Public comments about the proposed order will be accepted through May 7, 2025.
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Common decongestant treatment labelled ‘not effective’ by FDA advisory committee

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: September 12, 2023
TOPICS: Allergy/Immunology, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Federal Policy, Legislation, Pharmacology
Abstract
Recommendations from the committee will be given to FDA leadership for possible action.
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Hearing assessment update offers 7 recommendations, expands medical home guidance

Charles Bower, M.D., FAAP, and Julia L. Hecht, M.D., FAAP
Published: August 28, 2023
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Head and Neck Injuries
Abstract
Approximately one to three per 1,000 children become deaf or hard of hearing after the newborn period.
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Study: Cold outdoor air coupled with steroids helps croup symptoms

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 01, 2023
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Tract
Abstract
The greatest benefit to outdoor air was seen for children with moderate croup.
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AAP continues to support palivizumab use in areas with high rates of RSV

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 29, 2022
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, RSV
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, RSV has not followed its typical seasonality of late fall through spring.
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Cerumen removal may change management of suspected AOM

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: August 01, 2022
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
AAP guidelines recommend removing cerumen with a cerumen spoon or gentle irrigation with warm water.
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Clearing up congestion: Options to treat infants in first three months of life

John E. McClay, M.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Head and Neck Injuries
Abstract
Studies show saline is helpful to decrease congestion, while saline plus suctioning provides the best relief.
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Use caution in perioperative dosing, administration of oxymetazoline: AAP report

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: October 04, 2021
TOPICS: Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
The clinical report offers a simple rule to avoid adverse events when the decongestant is used during nasal intubation and ear, nose and throat surgery.
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Study finds tubes comparable to antibiotics for AOM but has limitations

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: May 12, 2021
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Otitis Media
Abstract
Chair of the AAP Section on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Executive Committee points out the study’s limitations, including a small sample size and that nearly half of the patients in the antibiotic group went on to receive tubes.
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Differentiating asthma from vocal cord dysfunction

Caitlin Fiorillo, M.D.; Nancy M. Bauman, M.D., FACS, FAAP
Published: July 11, 2019
TOPICS: Asthma, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
Awareness of the characteristics of paradoxical vocal fold motion among primary care and ED providers will hasten diagnosis and improve management.
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Listen up: Excessive noise is a public health issue

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: June 27, 2019
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Preventive Medicine
Abstract
Find out what you can do to protect children’s hearing.
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Study authors advise giving honey to children who swallow button batteries

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 12, 2018
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
When swallowed, button batteries produce a chemical reaction that can cause serious tissue damage and can be fatal.
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Pediatricians use QI methods to improve antibiotic stewardship

from the AAP Department of Community and Chapter Affairs and Quality Improvement
Published: January 26, 2018
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Pharmacology, Respiratory Tract
Abstract
Pediatricians aimed to decrease antibiotic prescriptions for children with viral upper respiratory infections, prescribe more appropriately for bacterial ear infections and educate parents and families more thoroughly about antibiotics.
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Victory: Bill providing hearing screenings to children becomes law

Devin Miller, Washington Correspondent
Published: December 06, 2017
TOPICS: Advocacy, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Legislation
Abstract
AAP President Fernando Stein, M.D., FAAP, said the bill is “a legislative victory for the youngest among us.”
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FYI: Early hearing detection initiatives

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: December 06, 2017
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
The AAP Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program is collecting innovative and promising practices within the context of the family-centered medical home model.
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You Make the Call: What is Diagnosis, Treatment of ENT Cases?

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 15, 2017
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
Discussions will include best practice guidelines, such as indications for ear tubes and tonsillectomy.
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All That Wheezes Isn’t Asthma: Learn to Identify Other Causes

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: September 15, 2017
TOPICS: Asthma, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Abstract
Among the causes of localized wheezing are foreign bodies, bronchomalacia, airway tumors, mucus plugs and airway compression due to masses or significant scoliosis.
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Immediate amoxicillin deemed most cost-effective treatment for acute otitis media in children under 2

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: September 07, 2017
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Otitis Media
Abstract
Researchers compared five AOM treatments using a hypothetical cohort of children and data from previous studies and their own estimates.
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Study: Child care, family history linked with increased risk of acute otitis media

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: August 07, 2017
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
Incidence of acute otitis media has declined since the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
View News titled, Study: Child care, family history linked with increased risk of acute otitis media
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Hear this: Cotton-tipped swabs are not made for ears

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: June 19, 2017
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Safety
Abstract
Putting cotton-tipped swabs into the ear canal pushes wax further into the ear and can cause damage.
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