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A Comparative Study of Drug Delivery Methods Targeted to the Mouse Inner Ear: Bullostomy Versus Transtympanic Injection
Published on: March 8, 2017
[Controversial drugs in otorhinolaryngology]
1Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To present a review on the most important groups of drugs used to treat otorhinolaryngological disorders. METHOD: Review of the literature about treatment of pediatric upper respiratory infections and allergy, using MEDLINE and LILACS data. RESULTS AND COMMENTS: Pediatric otorhinolaryngological disorders are extremely frequent and most of the time acute. They are one of the major reasons for pediatric visits. The therapeutical management of these conditions in many cases accounts for an over use of drugs, specially antibiotics, antipyretic and drugs of doubtful value, such as decongestants and expectorants. Judicious use, correct indication, and side effects of these drugs must be better known by physicians who deal with the child's health.
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