Are anatomic variations of the middle turbinate (MT), such as concha bullosa and paradoxical MT, associated with nasal septal deviation or chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: CRS has multiple underlying causes. Although […]
Biofilms in Otolaryngology: Relation to clinical disease needs more study, experts say
It is now well recognized that pathogens found in biofilms play a role in many mucosal-based otolaryngologic-related infections, but what that role is and how to prevent or treat biofilms remain unknown, concluded a panel of experts convened here on Sept. 17 at the 2011 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting.
Medical Therapy vs. Surgery for CRS
How does surgery perform prospectively when compared to medical therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: Since the introduction of endoscopic diagnosis and surgery for CRS in 1985, very few prospective studies […]
Scant Data on Oral Corticosteroid Therapy for CRS Without Polyps
How well do our non-polyp chronic rhinosinusitis patients do when treated with oral steroids as part of their medical therapy? Background: Because we now look at chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) as an […]
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Improves QoL in Patients with Minimal Disease
Will endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) provide an improved quality of life (QoL) for patients with medically recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) who have minimally affected computed tomography (CT) scans of the […]
Researchers Find Evidence of Esophageal-Nasal Reflex
Does a neural reflex exist that links the esophagus and the nasal airway, possibly explaining a mechanism for the association between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) disease and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: Many […]
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 […]
Secondhand Smoke Increases Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk
Is exposure to secondhand smoke a risk factor for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: There are surprisingly few studies that address the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) and sinusitis, and most use […]
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis Presenting for Surgery
Are there racial and ethnic disparities in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis presenting for sinus surgery? According to one recent study, the answer is yes. The nasal polyp population consists of a larger portion of nonwhite patients who tend to present with worse disease, and certain subgroups have worse quality-of-life scores.
Rooting Out CRS Causes Is Cause for Debate
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