Does adenotonsillectomy decrease asthma attacks in children?
Published in Evidence-Based Practice • Jan 1, 2017
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Kelsey Terland
Cara Sullivan
Jennifer Holliday
Abstract
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER In children with asthma, adenotonsillectomy is associated with 30% fewer asthma exacerbations, less status asthmaticus, and fewer emergency room (ER)/urgent care visits and hospitalizations. Additionally, adenotonsillectomy is associated with improved asthma control test (ACT) ...
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