and diphenhydramine2 have shown no advantage over placebo from the point of view of patient or doctor. In a brief experience so far our patients appear to have tolerated examinations satisfactorily without any pharyngeal anaesthesia. It may thus be unnecessary as well as potentially dangerous.-I am, etc., P. B. COTTON
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