San Diego Study: Acupuncture Effective For Pain Management In Children After Tonsillectomy
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Summary: A new study by a San Diego pediatric surgeon finds acupuncture is effective for pain management in children post-op tonsillectomy. Codeine was often used for pain relief after this surgery until it was banned by the FDA earlier this year because of the risk of death.