OBJECTIVES Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is common disease in otorhinolaryngology and will lead to lower airway abnormality. However, the only lung function in CRS patients and associated factors have not been much studied. METHODS One hundred patients with CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP group), 40 patients with CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP group), and 100 patients without CRS were enrolled...

OBJECTIVES In this study, we assessed the effect of endonasal phototherapy on quality of life, nasal obstruction and the other symptoms in allergic rhinitis with visual analog scale (VAS), sinonasal outcome test-20 (SNOT-20), and acoustic rhinometry. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-four patients (6 males, 18 females; mean age 41.3±13.0 years; range 20 to 60 years) suffering allergic rhinitis refr...

C hronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most expensive chronic disorders experienced by the North American population. It is estimated to affect nearly 15% of the US population. Its prevalence is reported to be increasing, thereby attributing to the rise in today’s health care costs. Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS), a subtype of CRS, accounts for approximately 7% of all CRS patients r...

BACKGROUND Facial plastic surgeons may primarily focus on esthetic improvement of the nasal shape in patients seeking rhinoplasty (RP). However, medical conditions inside the nasal cavity should not be neglected because they may lead to unresolved sinonasal problems and, hence, dissatisfaction after esthetic RP. This observational study investigated the prevalence of sinonasal symptoms and end...

PURPOSE In Korea, tree pollens are known to be prevalent in spring, grass pollens in summer and weed pollens in autumn. However, few studies have revealed their seasonal specificity for allergic rhinitis symptoms. An ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) classification of allergic rhinitis was recently introduced and its clinical validation has not been well proved. The aim of this ...

OBJECTIVE Paranasal sinus balloon catheter dilation (BCD) represents a commonly used tool in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) for which the indications, utilization, and outcomes have not been well established. A systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to evaluate change in quality of life and sinus opacification following paranasal sinus BCD in the treatment of CRS. ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate improvements in otologic symptoms after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), and identify differences in symptoms, if any, between CRS patients with (CRSwNP) and without (CRSsNP) nasal polyposis. STUDY DESIGN Prospective multi-center observational cohort study. SETTING Academic tertiary medical centers. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Ad...

BACKGROUND Endoscopic anterior skull-base surgery has been previously suggested to cause a significant deterioration in olfactory function. Given the impact on quality of life, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of a unilateral middle-turbinate-sacrificing approach on olfactory function and sinonasal outcome. METHODS Prospective cohort study comparing olfactory and sinona...

Introduction . One of the antileukotriene drugs for treatment bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis with without polyposis is montelukast. The presented article presents results analysis effectiveness, safety impact on quality life patients, use singular, in various forms associated comorbid conditions. Aim study To assess effectiveness montelukast complex therapy patients diseases. Materials ...

Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has deeply revolutionized our lives and consequently the management of patients, specifically ones with severe asthma.Objective: A survey was conducted to evaluate effects on adherence, exacerbations quality life in patients asthma during COVID-19 period.Methods: 100 who accepted participate survey, were asked respond different questionnaires order assess s...