If you need opioids for severe pain, take them as prescribed on the medication’s bottle.
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FAQs Comparing Nonopioid and Opioid Medications
From the Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia after Common Otolaryngology Operations, this information provides answers to frequently asked questions comparing nonopioid and opioid medications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear featuring two or more episodes of vertigo, described as the feeling of spinning or moving when you are still, that last between 20 minutes to 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ménière’s Disease Triggers
Ménière’s disease (MD) triggers are different from patient to patient. It is possible that you have one trigger, or you may have many.
Nasal Packing: FAQs for Nosebleed Patients
Your nasal packing will stay in place for a time agreed upon with your healthcare provider. Typically, it should be in place for no longer than five days.
Nosebleed FAQs
Nosebleeds can be prevented by avoiding nose-picking or blowing the nose too hard. Keeping your nose clean and moist with nasal saline (saltwater) and gels can also help.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is often not clear. It usually is in one ear.
Questions to Ask Your Provider about Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL)
Questions to Ask Your Provider about Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL)
Tonsillectomy and Airway Obstruction During Sleep: Caregiver Counseling
Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines What Is Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing? oSDB is when air is blocked during sleep. It can be caused by large tonsils and adenoids. Children that are overweight may also have oSDB. Children with…
Post-Tonsillectomy Pain Management for Children: Education for Caregivers
Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines How Long Is the Recovery after Surgery? Pain lasts about 7-10 days and can last as long as two weeks. Your child may complain of throat pain, ear pain and neck pain.…
