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  • When antibiotics are necessary for childhood ear infections
    An ear infection (otitis media) is an extremely common form of childhood ailment. About 50% of children will suffer from one before one year of age and 75% will experience one by age three. To address the situation, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new set of guidelines that have the goal of educating both pediatricians and parents regarding the proper management. The information is designed to advise whether antibiotics, pain killers, or simply watchful waiting is appropriate. The new guideline once again stresses that in a number of cases antibiotics should not be given for an infection.
  • Codeine given to children after tonsil/adenoid removal can be fatal
    A tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy is a not uncommon surgical procedure for children with recurring problems with those glands. Although all surgery is associated with some risk, many would deem to be these procedures of relatively low risk. However, the procedure can result in death—not from the surgical procedure itself—but from pain medication given afterwards.
  • New Sinusitis Treatment May Also Clean Ships
    A new treatment for sinusitis may lead a double life, but chronic sinusitis sufferers probably only care about one of them.
  • Nasal irrigation can kill you
    Some people use tap water for nasal irrigation. A new study has reported that the practice could be fatal because it could expose an individual to a microscopic organism, which could produce a fatal brain infection. Researchers affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published their findings online on August 23 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
  • Antibiotics as good as placebo for acute sinus infection (VIDEO)
    Acute sinusitis treated with antibiotics won't get better faster shows a new study. Researchers say the finding is important because antibiotics are often overprescribed and can lead to 'superbugs' and antibiotic resistance. The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology has tips to help sinus suffers.
  • Hospital Begins 1st Stem Cells Approved Study to Treat Hearing Loss
    First FDA-approved study of Stem Cells to treat hearing loss begins at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX.
  • New parenting book addresses full range of children's respiratory issues
    In her new parenting book, "Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child" (World Scientific Publishers), Dr. Shapiro explains all the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns children have throughout development.
  • Allergies worse than ever? Experts say blame global warming
    Experts say global warming will extend allergy season. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has important tips that can reduce symptoms and suffering from seasonal allergies from ragweed and other pollens.
  • Humming May Be Pleasant Way to Remedy Sinus Infection Pain
    Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that typically occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Millions of people suffer each year, especially during the winter cold and flu season. Medications such as antibiotics are typically not needed for acute sinus infections, those lasting 2 to 8 weeks, but in addition to the usual treatments, researchers suggest you might try humming.
  • Chronic Sinusitis, What Doctors Don't Know
    You can’t breathe through your nose, your face hurts, you have a throbbing headache, and your symptoms keep coming back. You likely have chronic sinusitis, and what doctors don’t know about this condition certainly doesn’t help.
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