Magnesium sulphate infusion is not effective on discomfort or emergence phenomenon in paediatric adenoidectomy/tonsillectomy.

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the possible influence of magnesium sulphate which has sedative and analgesic properties on sevoflurane-induced emergence agitation in paediatric patients undergoing adenoidectomy with or without tonsillectomy.

Methods: One hundred and ten paediatric patients aged between 3 and 16 years were randomly allocated to the study. Propofol 2-2.

Effects of septoplasty on pulmonary function tests in patients with nasal septal deviation.

Objective: To investigate the effects of septoplasty on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) in patients who had no previous pulmonary diseases.

Design: Prospective, controlled clinical trial.

Patients: Fourteen patients with nasal septal deviation (NSD) and 20 controls were enrolled in the study.