Pediatric otolaryngology

Pediatric otolaryngology
In a randomized trial of dexamethasone versus placebo in 215 children undergoing tonsillectomy, dexamethasone was beneficial in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting, but was associated with increased risk of bleeding requiring reoperation .Suboptimal levels of vitamin D were found in 95 percent of patients with cystic fibrosis, although most were taking fat-soluble vitamin supplements . Vitamin D deficiency contributes to the bone disease associated with cystic fibrosis, characterized by decreased mineral density, increased fracture rates, and kyphosis.