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# 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 help** A cold does not need antibiotics; otitis, sinusitis and sore throat need them only when clear…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/antibiotics-in-upper-respiratory-infections-when-they-help/)
- [**Ear and hearing care in primary care (WHO)** The WHO wants ear and hearing care delivered close to people, in primary care, with screening…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/ear-and-hearing-care-in-primary-care/)
- [**ENT medicines: ear drops, nasal sprays, decongestants and gargles** Topical ENT drugs work well when the right one is used the right way, and some cause harm when…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/ent-medicines-ear-drops-nasal-sprays-decongestants-and-gargles/)
- [**Hearing aids and cochlear implants** Hearing aids amplify sound for an ear that still works; a cochlear implant stimulates the…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/hearing-aids-and-cochlear-implants/)
- [**HIV and ENT: what to look for in the ear, nose, mouth and neck** Mouth thrush, white tongue patches, purple lesions or swollen glands can be the first sign of…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/hiv-and-ent-what-to-look-for-in-the-ear-nose-mouth-and-neck/)
- [**Newborn hearing screening in Colombia** In Colombia every newborn has the right to a free hearing test; the goal is to screen by 1…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/newborn-hearing-screening-in-colombia/)
- [**Noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation at work** Loud, repeated noise permanently damages the cells of the inner ear; it is prevented by…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/noise-induced-hearing-loss-and-hearing-conservation-at-work/)
- [**Ototoxic drugs: which ones, who is at risk and how to monitor** Some medicines damage the inner ear; aminoglycosides and cisplatin do so permanently, so hearing…](https://durgical.com/en/ent/ototoxic-drugs-which-ones-who-is-at-risk-and-how-to-monitor/)
- [**When to refer to ENT: urgent and routine** Some ear, nose and throat problems must be seen the same day; others within days or weeks](https://durgical.com/en/ent/when-to-refer-to-ent-urgent-and-routine/)

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