Allergies: Beyond the Nose September 21, 2021 A greater understanding of the effects that allergies have on aspects of otolaryngology other than the nose have come into greater focus in recent years considering that sensitized mast cells and a similar mucosa lining the upper and lower airways are both present in the ears and throat. Numerous research studies have shown potential links between allergies and ear and throat complaints. Review Allergies: Not Just the Nose, published in the September 2021 issue of ENTtoday, before you answer the question. Which of these statements is TRUE of how allergies affect otolaryngologic conditions? A. Many patients who have chronic sinusitis test positive for at least one allergen. B. Chronic laryngitis is more prevalent in patients who have allergies. C. Eustachian tube dysfunction may be linked to intranasal allergen reactions. D. All of the above. None Question by Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD Time's up ENTtoday - https://www.enttoday.org/quiz/allergies-beyond-the-nose/
