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Review
. 2020 Dec;53(6):1171-1174.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2020.08.005. Epub 2020 Aug 19.

Pediatric Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 Era

Steven E Sobol  1 , Diego Preciado  2 , Scott M Rickert  3
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Review

Pediatric Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 Era

Steven E Sobol et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

Although the majority of attention to the health care impact of COVID-19 has focused on adult first responders and critical care providers, the pandemic has had a profound effect on the entire health care industry, including the pediatric otolaryngology community. This article highlights the unique ramifications of COVID-19 on pediatric otolaryngology, with a focus on the immediate and potential long-term shifts in practice. Specifically, the article is divided into 3 sections (care for the patient, care for the practitioner, and care for the practice) and details the unique effects of the pandemic on the pediatric otolaryngology specialty.

Keywords: COVID-19; Nose and throat; Pediatric ear; Pediatric otolaryngology.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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