Chronic rhinitis (CR) is commonly divided into allergic (AR) and nonallergic (NAR). AR triggered by the immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated response to allergens, whereas NAR characterized absence of sensitization. Previous studies have demonstrated presence local IgE in nasal mucosa patients suffering from typical symptoms but without a history atopy positive allergen challenge (NAC). This conditi...

IMPORTANCE The internal nasal valve is the narrowest part of the nasal airway and a common site of inspiratory collapse and obstruction of nasal airflow. Over-the-counter mechanical nasal dilators are an alternative to surgical intervention that attempts to improve airflow through the internal nasal valve. OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of over-the-counter mechanical nasal dilators and c...

conclusions despite the higher frequency of s. aureus nasal carriage in the interns, compared to the first year students, the difference did not reach statistical significance. therefore, attendance at medical centers cannot be considered a risk factor for increasing carriage. results out of the 200 nasal swabs obtained, the overall nasal carriage of s. aureus was 24.5% (49/200). the prevalence...

The nasal valve is an anterior triangular area of the nose delineated by the inferior margin of the nasal lateral cartilage, septum, and floor of the pirif orm aperture. On inspiration, the dilator muscles of the nose elevate the cartilage and permit widening of the anterior airway. Cartilaginous nasal valve stenosis impairs valve dilatation and is a form of nasal obstruction. Since infants are...

BACKGROUND Initial ventilation strategy may play an important role in the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants. Early nasal continuous positive airway pressure is an accepted approach, but randomized clinical trials are lacking. Our aim was to determine whether early nasal continuous positive airway pressure, preceded by a sustained inflation, is more effective and ...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nasal airway resistance and mucociliary activity in Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) patients using anterior rhinomanometry saccharin clearance test. Methods: 30 with FMF disease healthy individuals were included prospective, cross-sectional study. Nasal measured via active a test carried out for the measurement (NMC) times all participants. Re...