Allergic Rhinitis—History and Presentation
Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that results from a complex interaction of environmental and genetic causes. This disorder has a tremendous impact on the quality of life and on…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
The Link Between Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion in Atopic Patients
The significant incidence of atopy associated with otitis media with effusion (OME) has suggested a role of allergy in the pathogenesis of OME. Analysis of inflammatory mediators indicates that the…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Asthma
Based on considerations of the underlying epidemiology, pathophysiology, histopathology, clinical relationships and treatment outcomes, the links between rhinosinusitis and asthma become evident supporting the unified airway concept. The interplay between…
Allergic Rhinitis and Rhinosinusitis
A relationship between allergic rhinitis and acute and chronic rhinosinusitis has been postulated for many years. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that such a relationship is likely. In addition, evidence of a…
Asthma and Rhinitis: Comorbidities
The connection between asthma and rhinitis is not a new discovery. Significant progress has been made in understanding the relationship of these two conditions, however, and the implications of the…
The Unified Airway—Conceptual Framework
Substantial evidence exists to support the concept that the respiratory system functions as an integrated unit. Pathophysiological processes that involve the upper airway generally occur in conjunction with lower airway…
Intraoperative Emergencies During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: CSF Leak and Orbital Hematoma
Among the several risks encountered in endoscopic sinus surgery, catastrophic orbital bleeding and iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid leak are the two serious complications surgeons most fear. This article discusses these avoidable…
Temporal Bone Fracture: Evaluation and Management in the Modern Era
Temporal bone fractures occur from high-energy mechanisms, typically but not limited to motor vehicle accidents. However, as the automotive industry continues to introduce improved safety measures, violence and falls account…
Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a medical emergency in search of an appropriate treatment. Almost all aspects of this disease process are disputed in the literature. The natural course of…
Facial Nerve Paralysis
Emotions are communicated through facial expression. Happiness, confusion, and frustration can be expressed with a slight smile, eyebrow shift, or wrinkled nose. Injury to the facial nerve and subsequent inability…
