International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Aug 2006
ReviewViral upper respiratory tract infections in young children with emphasis on acute otitis media.
Viral upper respiratory infection is the most common reason for seeking medical care for children. Recurrent viral respiratory infections and subsequent complications (e.g. acute otitis media (AOM)) are a burden for children, their families and society. Over the past decade, our knowledge on the significance of respiratory viruses has broadened remarkably. ⋯ Methods for detection analysis of respiratory viruses are developing making both the diagnosis and epidemiological investigations of respiratory infections easier. Accurate diagnosis of respiratory infections and awareness of possible viral etiology could reduce the use of antibiotics. Etiologic studies of viral infections are becoming increasingly important, with the emergence of new antiviral drugs and vaccines.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Aug 2006
Bilateral epistaxis in children: efficacy of bilateral septal cauterization with silver nitrate.
To evaluate the rate of control of epistaxis in patients with bilateral complaints using silver nitrate and to assess short-term complications from this therapy. ⋯ Bilateral epistaxis can be treated at a single visit with bilateral silver nitrate therapy in children. This treatment is highly effective, well-tolerated, and appears to have a low rate of complications.