Hearing, drugs and referral
Newborn hearing screening in Colombia, ototoxicity, noise, hearing rehabilitation, antibiotics and when to refer.
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- Antibiotics in upper respiratory infections: when they helpA cold does not need antibiotics; otitis, sinusitis and sore throat need them only when clear…
- Ear and hearing care in primary care (WHO)The WHO wants ear and hearing care delivered close to people, in primary care, with screening…
- ENT medicines: ear drops, nasal sprays, decongestants and garglesTopical ENT drugs work well when the right one is used the right way, and some cause harm when…
- Hearing aids and cochlear implantsHearing aids amplify sound for an ear that still works; a cochlear implant stimulates the…
- HIV and ENT: what to look for in the ear, nose, mouth and neckMouth thrush, white tongue patches, purple lesions or swollen glands can be the first sign of…
- Newborn hearing screening in ColombiaIn Colombia every newborn has the right to a free hearing test; the goal is to screen by 1…
- Noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation at workLoud, repeated noise permanently damages the cells of the inner ear; it is prevented by…
- Ototoxic drugs: which ones, who is at risk and how to monitorSome medicines damage the inner ear; aminoglycosides and cisplatin do so permanently, so hearing…
- When to refer to ENT: urgent and routineSome ear, nose and throat problems must be seen the same day; others within days or weeks
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