Glassblowers are exposed to numerous physical and chemical noxious factors at their workplace. Mucosal layer of upper aerodigestive tract (nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx) is particularly vulnerable to the influence of these factors. Inhalation of hot gases, dust particles, and oral contact with glassblower's pipe are the most important factors that can cause chronic inflammation of the u...

T if the study is done to confirm excessive acid exposure or while taking the antisecretory drug regimen if he following guidelines were developed to assist the physician in the appropriate use of esophageal pH symptom-reflux correlation is to be scored). recording in patient care. They emanate from a comprehensive review of the medical literature pertaining to the pH • Esophageal pH recording ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux may have extra-esophageal manifestations. We report a 46 years old ex-smoker woman presenting with a sensation of burning mouth, xerostomia and glossitis. The patient had a history of heartburn, dysphonia and cough. Mouth examination showed a bad hygiene and abundant accumulation of plaque. Esophageal pH measurement was abnormal. Laryngoscopy showed a poste...

OBJECTIVE To show changes in the management of subglottic laryngitis over the last twenty years in Croatia. METHODS We sent questionnaires to paediatricians and otolaryngologists (ENT) in 9 Croatian hospitals in 1993, 2003 and 2013. In the questionnaire we presented a case of a child with moderately difficult subglottic laryngitis, after which they had to answer questions about the management...