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Thank you Dr Mayfield for the above comment regarding 'intranasal montelukast'. You are correct - this was a typographical error made during the editing process.
The sentence should read: “These children often undergo adenotonsillectomy, although there is emerging evidence that watchful waiting, intranasal steroids, and oral montelukast might be effective alternatives to adenotonsillectomy in some circumstances.”
I believe a correction has been issued. Our apologies for the oversight.
I was very interested in this article, but was somewhat surprised to see 'intranasal montelukast' recommended as a remedy. I suspect this is a typographical or editing error.... surely you mean ORAL montelukast and/or intranasal steroids [ presumably as drops or spray ] ?
A snoring child - typographical error
Thank you Dr Mayfield for the above comment regarding 'intranasal montelukast'. You are correct - this was a typographical error made during the editing process.
The sentence should read: “These children often undergo adenotonsillectomy, although there is emerging evidence that watchful waiting, intranasal steroids, and oral montelukast might be effective alternatives to adenotonsillectomy in some circumstances.”
I believe a correction has been issued. Our apologies for the oversight.
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