Why Otolaryngologists Should Be Interested in Psychedelic Medicine.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America – October 01, 2022
Source: PubMed
Summary
Emerging treatments like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin show promise for treating conditions that affect the head and neck, including chronic pain, tinnitus, and anxiety in cancer patients. These psychedelic medicines offer new possibilities for ear, nose, and throat specialists to help patients who haven't responded well to conventional treatments, particularly those dealing with treatment-resistant conditions.
Abstract
As psychedelic medicine is becoming mainstream, physicians need to know something about these medications, their indications, contraindications, and potential for research. This article is a brief overview of the subject with some ideas of how psychedelic medicines can impact the practice of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.