Table 1. Characteristics of Study Patients.
| Characteristic | Ibuprofen (n = 345) | Acetaminophen (n = 343) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR), y | 5 (4-8) | 5 (3-7) |
| Boys | 177 (51.3) | 189 (55.1) |
| Reason for surgery | ||
| OSA and/or ATH | 274 (79.4) | 264 (77.0) |
| Tonsillitis only | 39 (11.3) | 45 (13.1) |
| Tonsillitis and OSA and/or ATH | 29 (8.4) | 34 (9.9) |
| Other only | 3 (0.9) | 0 |
| Surgery type | ||
| Tonsillectomy alone | 23 (6.7) | 22 (6.4) |
| Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy | 321 (93.0) | 321 (93.6) |
| Unknown | 1 (0.3) | 0 |
| Study location | ||
| MAMC | 62 (18.0) | 63 (18.4) |
| MEEI | 155 (44.9) | 152 (44.3) |
| NMCP | 55 (15.9) | 57 (16.6) |
| NMCSD | 73 (21.2) | 71 (20.7) |
Abbreviations: ATH, adenotonsillar hypertrophy; IQR, interquartile range; MAMC, Madigan Army Medical Center; MEEI, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; NMCP, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; NMCSD, Naval Medical Center San Diego; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea.