Asthma pill may ease kids' pain after tonsil removal, study finds
NCT ID NCT02793375
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving children montelukast, an asthma medication, before tonsil surgery could reduce their pain afterward. 116 children aged 3-8 took part. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the need for stronger painkillers and reduce calls or visits to the doctor for pain.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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