Ali Asghar Arabi Mianroodi
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Correlation in Palm Tree Workers of Jahrom City in 2016
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis and asthma can be related to occupation. The present study aimed to investigate the correlation between asthma or allergic rhinitis and employment in the palm tree gardens of Jahrom, Iran. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 50 palm tree garden workers and a control group of 50 office employees. Data collection included demographic...
[ 2 ] - Effects of Tonsil size on Pulmonary Function test Results after Tonsillectomy in Children
Introduction: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is a typical cause of surgery in children. Evaluation and identification of patients as potential candidates tonsillectomy is a primary concern for otolaryngologists. This study focuses on the results of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) after tonsillectomy in children. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 50 patients suffering from t...
[ 3 ] - Orbital Extension of a Giant Ethmoidal Sinus Osteoma in a 30-Year-old Female
Introduction: Osteoma is a benign tumor rarely found in the paranasal sinuses. Case Report: A 30-year-old female presented with an 8-month history of proptosis of the right eye that was progressing slowly. She was diagnosed with ethmoid osteoma and managed with collaborative surgery at the ophthalmology and otolaryngology departments. After surgery, the patient suffered visual loss that was m...
[ 4 ] - Interest in Rhinoplasty and Awareness about its Postoperative Complications Among Female high School Students
Introduction: Rhinoplasty is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure. Informal statistics show that Iran has one of the highest rates of rhinoplasty in the world. However, rhinoplasty like any other surgery can have complications. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 320 female students were selected by multistage cluster-stratified sampling from high schools in Kerman, Iran...
[ 5 ] - Foreign Bodies: Aspirated or Ingested? A Report of Two Unusual Cases
Introduction: The diagnosis of foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract is usually straightforward but sometimes it can be delayed or the location of esophageal and upper airway foreign bodies can be mistakenly interchanged. Case Report: We present two interesting cases that caused diagnostic challenges which could have led to serious complications if a greater delay in diagnosis ha...
[ 6 ] - The Relation between Hearing Loss and Smoking among Workers Exposed to Noise, Using Linear Mixed Models
Introduction: Noise is one of the most common and harmful physical factors in the working environment and has physical and psychological effects on individuals. In this study, the audiometry results of industrial workers were modeled and the effect of noise and other factors on hearing loss was examined. Materials and Methods: ...