Each issue of the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy presents cutting edge basic and clinical research within the fields of allergy and rhinologic diseases. The current issue is no exception, with a diverse array of innovative studies from a worldwide collection of contributors. Readers will find basic and translational studies that explore the immunologic basis of allergic rhinitis (AR)...

Actinomycosis is rarely accompanied by fungus balls. It difficult to distinguish between actinomycosis and a ball due their similar clinical computed tomography scan results. Thus, meticulous histopathological examination required for definite diagnosis. We report case of ball, found incidentally in patient without rhinologic symptoms. The was successfully treated with endoscopic sinus surgery,...

BACKGROUND Sarcoidosis is a chronic disease process characterized by non-caseating granulomatous inflammation, usually involving the lower respiratory tract. Given the rarity of rhinologic involvement, the objectives of the present study were (1) to describe clinical features, and (2) to review outcomes of rhinologic surgery for sinonasal sarcoidosis. METHODS Retrospective analysis was perfor...

Multicenter Study on the Prevalence of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Allergy-Associated Disorders This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) using the skin test, radioallergosorbent test (RAST), or multiple allergosorbent test (MAST) and to clarify the clinical aspects of the patients diagnosed as having PAR by the questionnaire survey and rhinologic...

DESIGN a cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS One hundred and ninety-nine patients with Wegener's granulomatosis belonging to a patient self-help group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Mode of initial presentation; diagnosis timescales and delay; rhinologic involvement; and treatment. RESULTS Sixty-three per cent of patients initially presented with ENT-related symptoms. Ninety-two per cent faced a ...

Nasal congestion, which may be described as fullness, obstruction, reduced airflow, or being "stuffed up," is a commonly encountered symptom in clinical practice. Systematic study of congestion has largely considered it as a component of a disease state. Conditions associated with congestion include nasal polyposis, obstructive sleep apnea, and anatomic variation; however, most information on t...

BACKGROUND The modern rhinologist has a wide variety of technological innovations at his/her disposal for the removal of soft tissue and bone during endoscopic surgery. We identified and critically evaluated four leading tissue removal technologies that have impacted, or are poised to impact, rhinological surgery. METHODS A literature review was conducted. RESULTS Technological functions, ...