A comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of bepotastine besilate (1.5%) and olopatadine hydrochloride (0.1%) eye drops in allergic conjunctivitis in a tertiary care hospital of the southern part of India

Background: Allergic conjunctivitis is increasing with the rise in the levels of allergens. Drug therapy is usually needed in addition to avoidance of general allergens to treat this condition. Both bepotastine besilate and olopatadine hydrochloride op…

Comparison of oral pre-medication with clonidine and metoprolol on intraoperative hemodynamics and surgical conditions during functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Background: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is one of the most performed surgical procedures and requires minimal bleeding during the procedure. The success of surgeries is largely dependent on the surgical field, where the presence of signi…

Prophylactic zinc versus placebo lozenges in preventing post-operative sore throat following intubation using king vision video laryngoscope: A comparative study

Background: Post-operative sore throat (POST) can be a cause of great discomfort after endotracheal intubation with an incidence of up to 65%. While there are studies demonstrating the efficacy of prophylactic zinc lozenges in decreasing POST in patien…