International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Nov 2006
ReviewIs there a role for the otolaryngologist in PFAPA syndrome? A systematic review.
To define the role of medical or surgical treatment in patients with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA syndrome). ⋯ PFAPA usually resolves without any long-term adverse effect, and as such, there is no role for tonsillectomy in these patients.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Nov 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialCan postoperative pains following tonsillectomy be relieved by honey? A prospective, randomized, placebo controlled preliminary study.
To compare the effectiveness of acetaminophen versus acetaminophen-plus-honey following pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. ⋯ Oral administration of honey following pediatric tonsillectomy may relieve postoperative pain and may decrease the need for analgesics. Prospective, randomized, and double-blind studies should further be conducted in order to confirm the data obtained in this study and develop a standard protocol to achieve maximum clinical efficiency.