Tag: Neil Bhattacharyya

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    Risk of becoming resistant to antibiotics may be lower than expected for chronic sinus infection sufferers

    “This study was designed to help determine how great a risk antibiotic resistance was among chronic sinus patients to determine if there is a need to re-evaluate how we diagnose and treat the condition. Interestingly, our research shows that patients suffering from chronic sinus infections may be able to lower their rate and likelihood of…

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    Research finds benefits for adults who have tonsils removed

    A study followed 83 chronic tonsillitis sufferers over a three-year period. Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers found that removing the tonsils was ultimately more effective than antibiotic treatments because those patients who had their tonsils extracted missed only 0.6 days of work a year on average after their tonsillectomy, versus 9.2 workdays before the surgery.…

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