Cigarette smoke extract stimulates interleukin-8 production in human airway epithelium and is attenuated by superoxide dismutase in vitro.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessing surgical competency in otolaryngology is challenging, and residency programs are now responsible for ensuring the surgical competency of their graduates. Therefore, more objective assessment tools are being incorporated into the evaluation process. Objective structured assessment of technical skill...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Obeid AA,Al-Qahtani KH,Ashraf M,Alghamdi FR,Marglani O,Alherabi A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liquid-based cytology (LBC) has achieved great success in cytological diagnosis of various cancers when compared with conventional smear methods. However, its application in diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has never been studied. METHODS:Eighty-four consecutive patients who underwent nasopharyngea...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Jan YJ,Chen SJ,Wang J,Jiang RS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although nasal peak flow measurements have been proposed as a simple alternative method to assess nasal patency, which of nasal peak expiratory flow or nasal peak inspiratory flow (NPEF/NPIF) or the peak expiratory flow index or peak inspiratory flow index (PEFI/PIFI; the ratios between nasal and oral PEF or...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Kirtsreesakul V,Leelapong J,Ruttanaphol S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because nasal function and shape are so closely intertwined, quantitative assessments can better define their relationship and how they are affected by septorhinoplasty. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective study was to perform an analysis of the nasal airflow resistances and a three-dimensional (3D) evalu...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Pecorari G,Riva G,Bianchi FA,Cavallo G,Revello F,Bironzo M,Verzè L,Garzaro M,Ramieri G

更新日期：2017-09-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluates if there is any benefit of adding epinephrine to lidocaine in patients undergoing diagnostic rigid nasal endoscopy. A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study was performed. METHODS:Seventy patients were randomized to receive either 2% lidocaine or 2% lidocaine with 0.2% epinephrin...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Al-Qudah M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not fully understood how sinonasal epithelial cells detect the presence of pathogens and activate innate defense responses necessary for protecting the upper airway from infection. One mechanism is through bitter taste receptors (T2Rs), which are expressed in the sinonasal cavity. One T2R isoform, T2R3...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Lee RJ,Cohen NA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartomas (REAH) are benign nose neoplasms found in the nasal cavity and sinuses. Symptoms include anosmia, nasal obstruction, facial pressure, and rhinorrhea. Although previously thought to be rare, these tumors are being increasingly recognized on pathology in patients u...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Davison WL,Pearlman AN,Donatelli LA,Conley LM

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression and distribution of superoxide anion, NADPH oxidase (NOX)1, and NOX4 in healthy, allergic nasal mucosa and nasal polyps to evaluate the possible influence of oxidative stress on the development of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. METHODS:The exp...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Moon JH,Kim TH,Lee HM,Lee SH,Choe W,Kim HK,Lee JH,Oh KH,Lee SH

更新日期：2009-07-01 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:Computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses is the diagnostic reference standard for chronic rhinosinusitis and related inflammatory sinus pathology. Nasal nitric oxide (nNO) levels have been investigated as a diagnostic tool in sinus disease because it decreases with sinus obstruction. OBJECTIVE:The ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Oliver JD,Lim KG,O'Brien EK

更新日期：2018-11-01 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:The aim of this study was to describe treatment results in patients with sinonasal inverted papilloma and to compare recent classification staging systems. METHODS:We performed a retrospective study of 79 patients with primary paranasal sinus inverted papilloma from 1978 to 2008. RESULTS:The median age at ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Gras-Cabrerizo JR,Montserrat-Gili JR,Massegur-Solench H,León-Vintró X,De Juan J,Fabra-Llopis JM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The histopathology and microbiology associated with silent sinus syndrome (SSS) have not been well described. OBJECTIVE:This study details the histopathological and microbiological characteristics in addition to radiographic findings of SSS in comparison to those of chronic maxillary sinusitis (CRS). METHO...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Zheng HD,Mecham JC,Abdel-Aty Y,Lal D,Marino MJ

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We prospectively evaluated the efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA) as an adjuvant treatment to hasten the improvement of nasal respiration and to minimize patients' discomfort in the postoperative radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) of inferior turbinates. METHODS:We enrolled 57 patients randoml...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Casale M,Ciglia G,Frari V,Incammisa A,Mazzola F,Baptista P,Mladina R,Salvinelli F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns over radiation exposure with paranasal sinus computed tomography (CT) have recently evolved. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be more advantageous in this regard, but the diagnostic assessment of MRI in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has not been reported. The purpose of this study was to determin...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Lin HW,Bhattacharyya N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local allergic rhinitis (LAR) has been observed in patients without atopy. However, LAR is still underdiagnosed in patients with perennial or seasonal nasal symptoms. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of LAR in young patients with a previous diagnosis of nonallergic rhinitis or...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Krajewska-Wojtys A,Jarzab J,Gawlik R,Bozek A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is the second most common chronic medical condition in the United States. It represents a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses of at least 12 weeks duration. CRS with or without nasal polyps is defined as inflammation of the nose charac...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Settipane RA,Peters AT,Chandra R

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Volumetric analysis of the olfactory cleft by using computed tomography has been associated with olfaction in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, existing studies have not comprehensively measured olfaction, and it thus remains unknown whether correlations differ across specific dimensions o...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Kohli P,Schlosser RJ,Storck K,Soler ZM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and asthma are strongly associated, and patients suffering from both diseases are often difficult to treat. However, no guidelines about the management of patients with CRS and coexisting asthma exist. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this systematic review wa...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Rix I,Håkansson K,Larsen CG,Frendø M,von Buchwald C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and safety of bupivacaine compared with lidocaine in local anesthesia of nasopharynx through meta-analysis. METHODS:A number of medical literature data bases were searched electronically. Relevant journals and references of included studies were manually searched. Two reviewers independe...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Yu X,Wang J,Huang L,Yu X,He Z

更新日期：2016-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inadvertent intracranial injury from nasogastric tube (NGT) placement is a described and potentially fatal complication following endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (TSH). This cadaver study assessed the role of middle turbinate (MT) preservation and medialization in preventing accidental skull base i...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Shah J,Tang D,Grafmiller K,Cappello ZJ,Roxbury C,Sindwani R

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis is an effective complement to a well-designed medical regimen. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is among the most common surgeries performed for sinonasal disease refractory to maximal medical therapy. Nasal surgery techniques, such as septoplasty and inferior turbinate surgery, m...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Higgins TS,Lane AP

更新日期：2013-05-01 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:Patients report that nasal congestion is the most bothersome symptom of allergic rhinitis (AR). Recently, a short, patient-reported congestion screener questionnaire, the Congestion Quantifier Seven-Item Test (CQ7), was developed to identify a level of congestion that may warrant patients seeking evaluation ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Stull DE,Meltzer EO,Krouse JH,Roberts L,Kim S,Frank L,Naclerio R,Lund V,Long A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accountable care organizations (ACO) and alternative payment models are a sign of the change in reimbursement from fee-for-service to value-based reimbursement. The focus of health care under ACOs is represented by the Triple Aim: to improve the experience of health care, improve the health of populations,...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Barry JY,McCrary HC,Kent S,Saleh AA,Chang EH,Chiu AG

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：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:Sex hormones are known to have some influence on nasal functions, but their effect on the decongestive response of the nasal mucosa during menstrual cycle is still undetermined. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to examine the nasal physiology, the interconnectedness of olfactory and respiratory nasal fu...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Bogdan MS,Slavic DO,Babovic SS,Zvezdin BS,Kolarov VP,Kljajic VL

更新日期：2021-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visual Analog Scale (VAS) as determined by the patient is recommended by the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2012 in evaluation of the total severity of the chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients' symptoms. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between evaluations performed by otor...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Zhao L,Yu KN,Tan JL,Zhang HL,Jin P,Zi XX,Tu YY,Li T,Zhou XM,Shi L,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00