Does fractal quantitative endoscopic evaluation of the upper airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) provide objectivity in the interpretation of these studies? Study Design: Diagnostic test assessment Setting: Tertiary […]
Children with OSAS Have Diminished Mucosal Sensation
Do children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) have diminished upper airway sensation compared with controls? Background: Studies have shown that attenuation of the upper airway mucosal sensation by topical anesthesia […]
Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis May Help Sleep, Sex
What is the impact of surgery on the sleep and sexual function of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: Recent evaluations of the effects of CRS on the quality of life […]
New OSA Clinical Guideline
What is the current recommended standard for evaluation and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Background: There is lack of consensus about diagnostic protocols for OSA in adults. […]
Prevalence of Dysplasia with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Is High
What is the prevalence of dysplasia in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis? Background: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a debilitating disease caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Between two percent and four […]
System Automatically Monitors Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Does a new, full-night automatic system for the detection of snoring provide information on the acoustic characteristics of snores that differ in relation to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)? Background: The probability […]
Cidofovir Therapy Does Not Correlate with Worsening Dysplasia
What is the association between an increasing degree of papilloma dysplasia and the use of cidofovir in the context of the natural progression of dysplasia in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)? […]
Submandibular Gland Excision Successful for Surgical Management of Sialorrhea
What is the best procedure for surgical management of drooling? Background: Surgical treatment for sialorrhea is considered when conservative measures fail. Options include sublingual gland excision, submandibular gland (SMG) duct […]
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