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New Tonsillectomy Guideline: More Watchful Waiting, Less Codeine and Antibiotics

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recently revised the pain management recommendations related to tonsillectomy, and made other key guideline changes to help reduce complications and enable faster recoveries. These changes range from recommending ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen over codeine, to calling for tonsillectomy for more children with obstructive sleep apnea.

May 1, 2019, 8:05:22 PM CDT Mar 20, 2024, 10:44:53 AM CDT