Although rare, long-term taste complications following tonsillectomy may indicate a need for more pre-op counseling and post-op follow-up


Although rare, long-term taste complications following tonsillectomy may indicate a need for more pre-op counseling and post-op follow-up
Bilateral cochlear implants improve spatial acuity; SSCD treated with surgical plugging; vocal fold paresis following neonatal cardiac surgery; management of temporal bone defects after oncologic resection; pattern of active HPV expression correlates to disease course; safety of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for CRS studied

The role of hyoid procedures in the surgical management of SDB remains uncertain, as several reports have emerged questioning their potential benefit.

Nasal irrigation can be an effective therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis, provided patients—especially children—are shown safe and proper irrigation techniques
Before determining the need for tonsillectomy, it is highly beneficial to refer children with sleep-disordered breathing for polysomnography (PSG)

Otolaryngologists discuss negative pressure redux, combination therapies and airflow-detecting technology in sleep breathing disorders
What is the association between sleep apnea and hypertension in younger patients? Background: Younger patients with sleep apnea have a higher cardiovascular mortality rate compared with their normal counterparts. Because […]

The Society for Middle Ear Disease aims to promote public and professional awareness of the importance of otitis media as a major health problem.