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:Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a lipid mediator produced by most inflammatory cells. Clinical and experimental findings suggest that PAF participates in allergic rhinitis (AR) pathogenesis. The aim was to assess the PAF ability to induce clinical response in nasal airway after local stimulation. METHOD...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Muñoz-Cano R,Valero A,Roca-Ferrer J,Bartra J,Sanchez-Lopez J,Mullol J,Picado C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is characterized by nasal symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis (AR) without an IgE-mediated immune response. Limited data are available on the natural history of NAR in its progression toward AR, particularly in children. This study evaluates the development of AR in children who...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Veskitkul J,Vichyanond P,Visitsunthorn N,Jirapongsananuruk O

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress may play a role in the pathophysiology of several diseases including allergic rhinitis (AR). In children with AR an antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase (PON1) has not been previously investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate plasma PON1 activity and plasma total oxidant status (TOS)...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Ozkaya E,Akduman H,Erenberk U,Demir A,Dundaroz MR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The available olfactory evaluation tests are mainly subjective methods requiring patients' collaboration. If, for any reason, the patients refuse to honestly report what they perceive, the test reliability will be questionable; this condition is potentially observable in malingering patients because of thei...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Mehdizade J,Saedi B,Fotouhi R,Safavi A

更新日期：2012-11-01 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:The clinical importance of serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) and SCCA subclasses has not been established for treating inverted papilloma (IP). The aim of this study was to clarify the clinical importance of serum SCCA and its subclasses in IP, compared with maxillary squamous cell carcinoma and ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Suzuki M,Deng Z,Hasegawa M,Uehara T,Kiyuna A,Maeda H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotics are frequently used to treat acute rhinosinusitis (ARS; acute sinusitis), although many episodes are viral. Because of community resistance concerns, current evidence provides limited support for the use of antibiotics in ARS. We conducted a retrospective comparative effectiveness outcomes asses...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： de Moor C,Reardon G,McLaughlin J,Maiese EM,Navaratnam P

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a congenital hereditary disease affecting 1/20,000-60,000 people that causes chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, sinus hypoplasia, secretory otitis media, and low fertility. The complexity and heterogeneity of the disease make diagnosis difficult. Although the genetic orig...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Mata M,Lluch-Estellés J,Armengot M,Sarrión I,Carda C,Cortijo J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of studies suggested that limited economical airborne allergy screening can successfully predict true respiratory allergy and be of use to primary care providers (PCPs) in improving the accuracy of their differential diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis. More accurate diagnosis would lead to...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Mansfield L,Hutteman HR,Tyson S,Enriquez A

更新日期：2012-05-01 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: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:The management of allergic rhinitis (AR) encompasses education, pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, and surgery. FK506 (tacrolimus) is an immunosuppressant that inhibits allergic reactions. The purpose of this study was to reveal whether FK506 treatment reduces allergic inflammation in an AR mouse model and to ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Shin JH,Park HR,Kim SW,Park CS,Cho JH,Park YJ,Kim SW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to determine whether there is any correlation between results of the skin-prick test and the severity of symptoms in allergic rhinitis. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated 150 patients with persistent or intermittent allergic rhinitis confirmed by positive skin tests and scaled fro...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Tatar EC,Sürenoğlu UA,Saylam G,Işık E,Ozdek A,Korkmaz H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of crenotherapy on major mucosal markers of inflammation, TNF alpha, human beta-defensins 2 (hBD-2), and calprotectin, are largely unexplored in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of crenotherapy with sulfate-sodium-chloride water on mucos...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Passariello A,Di Costanzo M,Terrin G,Iannotti A,Buono P,Balestrieri U,Balestrieri G,Ascione E,Pedata M,Canani FB,Canani RB

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:Allergic rhinitis is commonly treated with antihistamines. Monitoring improvement of airway inflammation noninvasively using nasal nitric oxide (nNO) would be clinically useful. To determine the anti-inflammatory effect of oral levocetirizine dihydrochloride (LC), we measured nNO and nasal eosinophils (nEos...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Bautista AP,Eisenlohr CP,Lanz MJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:The pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) can be entered endoscopically, but the endoscopic landmarks to localize the bony structures in the PPF are not well described. This study aimed to investigate the anatomy of the sphenopalatine foramen (SPF), vidian canal (VC), and foramen rotundum (FR) with regard to an endosc...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Hwang SH,Joo YH,Seo JH,Kim SW,Cho JH,Kang JM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal polyposis represents the end point of multiple inflammatory pathways and controversy continues as to the exact roles of medical and surgical approaches in the management of nasal polyposis. METHODS:A combination of both is often required to manage polyps adequately with surgery and intranasal steroids...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Aouad RK,Chiu AG

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific antibody deficiency may predispose patients to recurrent respiratory tract infections. There is limited literature assessing specific antibody deficiency in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This study evaluated the role of specific antibody deficiency in patients with CRS who have failed medical therap...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Carr TF,Koterba AP,Chandra R,Grammer LC,Conley DB,Harris KE,Kern R,Schleimer RP,Peters AT

更新日期：2011-07-01 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: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:Evaluation of acute rhinosinusitis treatment effectiveness is based on patient-reported relief of symptoms. This study was designed to develop a multiattribute utility scoring algorithm for the Major Symptom Score (MSS) and secondarily to evaluate the psychometric characteristics (i.e., validity and responsi...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Revicki DA,Margolis MK,Thompson CL,Meltzer EO,Sandor DW,Shaw JW

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical nasal sprays are commonly prescribed for sinonasal disease. Nasal drops applied in a head-down position are described alternatively to sprays. Multiple research methods have investigated the deposition pattern of intranasal medications, each with limitations. This pilot study analyzed the use of a co...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Rudman KL,O'Brien EK,Leopold DA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) has been used in Asian countries for the treatment of various diseases. However, the mechanisms of liquid Panax ginseng (LG) on allergic inflammatory response in epidermal growth factor (EGF)-stimulated human airway epithelial cells remain largely unclear. METHODS:MUC5AC, ...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Kim JH,Kang JW,Kim M,Lee DH,Kim H,Choi HS,Kim EJ,Chung IM,Chung IY,Yoon DY

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to describe and correlate radiographically the anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) to useful endoscopic surgical landmarks, such as the nasal beak (NB), nasal crest (NC), and axilla of the middle turbinate, because these are commonly encountered during endoscopic sinus surgery and skull...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Pernas FG,Coughlin AM,Hughes SE,Riascos R,Maeso PA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biofilm formation has been implicated as an etiologic factor in the development of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Nasal irrigation with surfactants including dilute baby shampoo have been proposed as an antibiofilm treatment for CRS patients. The effect of dilute baby shampoo on normal sinonasal mucosal funct...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Isaacs S,Fakhri S,Luong A,Whited C,Citardi MJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 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: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:Eosinophils are possibly the most important inflammatory cells in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. Eosinophilic nasal mucosal infiltration is characteristic of nasal polyposis. The aim of this work was to study the possibility of correlations between cytological and tissue eos...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Armengot M,Garín L,de Lamo M,Krause F,Carda C

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The greater palatine canal (GPC) local injection is used to limit posterior bleeding during sinus surgery in adults. Given the potential for causing iatrogenic damage to the intraorbital contents, this procedure is not commonly used in the pediatric population. No studies have described the anatomic developm...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： McKinney KA,Stadler ME,Wong YT,Shah RN,Rose AS,Zdanski CJ,Ebert CS Jr,Wheless SA,Senior BA,Drake AF,Zanation AM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasingly bacterial biofilms have been implicated in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), and conventional treatment methods have failed to completely eradicate biofilms. (1) Terminal sialic acids present on sinus mucosal glycoproteins are targets for bacterial adherence and biofilm formation. (2) A subpopulatio...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Tan L,Psaltis A,Baker LM,McGuckin M,Rousseau K,Wormald PJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of anatomic landmarks in endoscopic skull base or revision sinus surgery can be challenging. Normal anatomy is significantly altered with many paranasal tumors. Traditional endoscopic surgical landmarks extrapolated from inflammatory disease, such as the superior turbinate, may have been p...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Harvey RJ,Shelton W,Timperley D,Debnath NI,Byrd K,Buchmann L,Gallagher RM,Orlandi RR,Sacks R,Schlosser RJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic rhinitis (AR), the most common chronic allergic condition in outpatient medicine, is associated with immense health care costs and socioeconomic consequences. AR's impact may be partly from interacting of respiratory conditions via allergic inflammation. This study was designed to review potential i...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Marple BF

更新日期：2010-07-01 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:Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a safe and reliable procedure for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and nasal polyposis (NP). Although most cases of CRS with NP occur bilaterally, we occasionally encounter patients with unilateral sinus disease with NP. Because no study has been conducted on th...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Lee JY,Byun JY,Shim SS,Lee SW

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cell tight junction proteins create a barrier between airway epithelial cells to limit paracellular transport from the apical to basolateral surface. This barrier can impede the entry of respiratory pathogens and toxins from the airway lumen into the systemic circulation. Mast cell-mediated inflammation in t...

journal_title：American journal of rhinology & allergy

authors： Chang EH,Lee JH,Zabner J

更新日期：2010-03-01 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: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