Long-duration therapy with macrolide antibiotics has been advocated for the treatment of recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, uncertainty exists as to which patients will respond to such treatment, the degree of benefit likely to be obtained, and the relevant risks to the patient and community at large
Chronic cough affects countless patients worldwide, but hasn’t been a traditional focus of the ENT physician community
Otolaryngologists discuss negative pressure redux, combination therapies and airflow-detecting technology in sleep breathing disorders
Otolaryngologists practicing in academic medical centers often score lower on patient surveys than those practicing in a community setting
What is the association between sleep apnea and hypertension in younger patients? Background: Younger patients with sleep apnea have a higher cardiovascular mortality rate compared with their normal counterparts. Because […]
What medical hazard exists from outdoor grills? Background: Esophageal foreign bodies are frequently encountered in the primary care and emergency department setting and commonly require otolaryngology consultation for removal. In […]
What is the relationship between pre-operative clinical diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and post-operative hemorrhage? Background: In general, post-operative complications following tonsillectomy are rare, with hemorrhage being one of […]
How does implementation of an endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) checklist affect safe surgical practices specific to ESS? Background: ESS is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologists. […]
Does commercially available alkaline drinking water reduce pepsin activity? Background: Pepsin, a key enzyme in the pathogenesis of both laryngopharyngeal and esophageal reflux disease, requires acid for its activation. Excessive […]