Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes Montelukast Have an Effect on Post-tonsillectomy Pain Control in Children? A Randomized Trial Study.
Tonsillectomy surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain that usually requires analgesics including opioids. Pain control is still a big problem after tonsillectomy surgery. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preemptive analgesia using montelukast for pediatric post-tonsillectomy pain management. This is the first-time use of montelukast in post-tonsillectomy pain. ⋯ Preemptive montelukast can be used safely to reduce the serious pain caused by tonsillectomy in children.