Chapter 2: Nasal obstruction.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is recognized as a common disease that imposes a big burden on the health system worldwide. There is ongoing evidence of the anti-inflammatory effect of long-term macrolide in the management of patients with CRS. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluat...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Amali A,Saedi B,Rahavi-Ezabadi S,Ghazavi H,Hassanpoor N

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper airway epithelial cells produce bactericidal nitric oxide (NO) in response to both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Our previous work demonstrated that T2R38, a bitter taste receptor (T2R) expressed in airway epithelium, produces NO in response to quorum-sensing molecules secreted by Pseudomon...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Carey RM,Workman AD,Yan CH,Chen B,Adappa ND,Palmer JN,Kennedy DW,Lee RJ,Cohen NA

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II is involved in T-cell activation, cytokine secretion, and induction of immune responses. Cytokines, staphylococcus super antigens, and eosinophil activation are proposed to play important roles in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). OBJECTIVES:This...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Esmaeilzadeh H,Nabavi M,Amirzargar AA,Aryan Z,Arshi S,Bemanian MH,Fallahpour M,Mortazavi N,Rezaei N

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past 10 years, the management of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) has been redefined because of the improvement of transnasal skull base techniques. However, the limits of endoscopic resection still have to be fully defined. The purpose of this study was to report on a series of patients p...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Bleier BS,Kennedy DW,Palmer JN,Chiu AG,Bloom JD,O'Malley BW Jr

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple methods exist for nasal septoplasty. Proliferation of endoscopic technology has broadened these options. METHODS:Technical description of two techniques for endoscopic septoplasty. RESULTS:The endoscope can be utilized for visualization under the flaps after, a Killian or hemitransfixion incision,...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Chandra RK

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has a multifactorial etiology, with a debate about the role of inhalant allergy in the pathogenesis of CRS. OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the impact of allergy status on externalized paranasal sinuses after tumor resection to determine if a predisposition to inhalant allergy bro...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Ahmadi N,Christensen JM,Barham HP,Oakley GM,Sacks R,Harvey RJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent years have witnessed significant expansion in office-based rhinology. This study assesses practice patterns of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) membership regarding office-based rhinologic procedures. METHODS:A 24-item survey was disseminated to the ARS membership from March 15 to May 31, 2016. ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Lee JT,DelGaudio J,Orlandi RR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extent of surgery required in the management of pediatric non-medial subperiosteal orbital abscess (SPOA) due to medically refractory complicated acute sinusitis is unknown. OBJECTIVES:The primary objective is to compare operative outcomes of children treated with combined endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Chorney SR,Buzi A,Rizzi MD

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationships between validated quality of life tools and control tools have not been explored for rhinitis. This study was designed to determine relationships of the Mini-Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (MiniRQLQ) and the Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) to each other regarding content an...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Schatz M,Zeiger RS,Chen W,Yang SJ,Stanford RH,Garris CP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epiphora has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life and is commonly caused by nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) has traditionally been performed via an external approach, which involves a skin incision. With the advent of endoscopes, the endonasal approach to DCR has g...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Wong WK,Dean S,Nair S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "Candy Smell Test" (CST) has been introduced as a new testing method for the evaluation of the human sense of smell. In contrast to other established orthonasal smell tests, the CST addresses the retronasal application of odors, typical for food aroma effects during mastication and swallowing. The aim of...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Haxel BR,Bertz-Duffy S,Faldum A,Trellakis S,Stein B,Renner B,Kobal G,Letzel S,Mann WJ,Muttray A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only a few studies have investigated the airway remodeling process in allergic rhinitis (AR), and the results reported are conflicting. We established an allergen-induced nasal remodeling model for AR using brown Norway rats and investigated time-dependent histological changes and the reversibility of the e...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Chung YJ,Kim HY,Chung SK,Dhong HJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal packing is usually performed to control bleeding after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Although new packing materials have been developed, they still cause pain. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of lidocaine-soaked packs on pain after ESS. METHODS:A prospective, randomized, double-blind ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Mo JH,Park YM,Chung YJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasin is known to be expressed in diverse organs, where it exerts antimicrobial activity. Psoriasin is also involved in the local host defense mechanism against pathogens. We hypothesized that allergy-related T-helper cell type 2 (Th2) cytokines may regulate the expression of psoriasin. METHODS:We treat...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Min HJ,Song H,Choi SY,Kim TH,Cho HJ,Yoon JH,Kim CH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Retronasal olfaction is important in flavor detection and enjoyment. The ability to identify specific individual retronasal odors may play a role in quality of life for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Objective To identify patterns and improve understanding of retronasal identification of indivi...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Ganjaei KG,Soler ZM,Storck KA,Rowan NR,Othieno FA,Schlosser RJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Diagnosis of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is complicated because of the presence of fungi on mucosal surfaces of sinonasal passages. The objectives of this study were to define, using immunohistochemistry, lymphocyte populations associated with noninvasive fungal-related chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Ragab A,Samaka RM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD203c is a basophil surface marker and its expression is rapidly up-regulated after cross-linking of high-affinity immunoglobulin E (IgE) receptor (FcepsilonR1) by an allergen. CD203c basophil activation tests have been studied for the in vitro diagnosis of several allergic conditions. However, there is li...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Özdemir SK,Güloğlu D,Sin BA,Elhan AH,Ikincioğulları A,Mısırlıgil Z

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinitis is characterized by one or more of the following nasal symptoms: congestion, rhinorrhea (anterior and posterior), sneezing, and itching. It is classified as allergic or nonallergic, the latter being a diverse syndrome that is characterized by symptoms of rhinitis that are not the result of IgE-mediated events...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Settipane RA,Kaliner MA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gelsolin is an actin-binding protein with multiple cellular functions including apoptosis and is reported to be down-regulated in various cancers and premalignant lesions. The objective of this study was to identify gelsolin and caspase-3 expression in inverted papilloma (IP) and investigate the role of gels...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Cho JE,Park Wi,Kim DC,Kim HJ,Kim SW,Kang JM,Cho JH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sinonasal papillomas are benign epithelial neoplasms arising from Schneiderian mucosa. The three subtypes, exophytic, oncocytic, and inverted (inverted papilloma [IP]), should be distinguished from one another histopathologically. This study (1) highlights the histopathological and clinical differences betwe...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Vorasubin N,Vira D,Suh JD,Bhuta S,Wang MB

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients report nasal congestion as the most bothersome seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) symptom. Measurement of this symptom in previous research has largely been based on subjective patient ratings. This study was designed to measure efficacy, onset, and duration of action of the corticosteroid mometasone ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Salapatek AM,Patel P,Gopalan G,Varghese ST

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a correlation between (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake and the level of intracellular metabolic tumor activity, which in turn may be associated with active proliferation, invasion, and prognosis as well as distant metastases in head and neck cancer. This study was designed to assess whether tum...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Seol JH,Kim J,Lee JD,Lee JG,Yoon JH,Kim CH

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nasal tip position and shape is critical to the overall view of the external nose and is significant in planning rhinoplasty procedures. This study was designed to review our experience in nasal tip surgery and to describe our own version of the suture technique in patients having endonasal rhinoplasty....

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Cingi C,Songu M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibrinolytic components, their receptors, and inhibitors are considered to play an important role in inflammation and tissue remodeling including chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). To clarify the relationship between these components and the pathology of CRS, we analyzed fibrinolytic components in sinonasal mucos...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Sejima T,Holtappels G,Bachert C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Silastic splints have been used as effective tools for septal support, avoiding adhesion, and mucosal healing after septal surgery. Furthermore, although many surgeons insert septal splints, no well-designed trials exist to support their use. A randomized double-blinded controlled trial was performed. METHO...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Jung YG,Hong JW,Eun YG,Kim MG

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic rhinitis impacts 60 million Americans and is associated with significant costs for patients. Although medical treatments are first line, some patients require surgical intervention such as vidian or posterial nasal neurectomy. Previous reviews have investigated the role of surgical management in chro...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Kompelli AR,Janz TA,Rowan NR,Nguyen SA,Soler ZM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR). METHOD:Individual studies, systematic reviews, and practice guidelines that included information on sublingual AIT (SLIT) and subcutaneous AIT (SCIT) in the treatment of AR were considered. RESULTS:AIT via the SLI...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Cox L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking status has been established as a known irritant of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, leading to inflammation throughout the respiratory system. Tobacco smoking is one comorbidity encountered among chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients. The histopathologic features of CRS and comorbid smoking st...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Kuhar HN,Ganti A,Brown HJ,Gattuso P,Ghai R,Mahdavinia M,Batra PS,Tajudeen BA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the amount and type of osteitis observed in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and compare it with that of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis (CRSnNP). SETTING:Sisli Etfal Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective, single-blind, coh...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Emre IE,Celebi I,Ercan I

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) often requires chronic or intermittent oral steroid therapy, which has the potential for adverse skeletal effects, including osteoporosis and increased risk of fragility fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporos...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Rajasekaran K,Seth R,Abelson A,Batra PS

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00