Complementary and Integrative Treatments
Acute otitis media is diagnosed frequently in childhood with peak incidence between 6 and 15 months of age. It is the most common reason for physician visits and antibiotic prescriptions…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Complementary and Integrative Treatments
The purpose of this article is to familiarize the otolaryngologist with complementary and integrative treatment options for the management of sore throat and tonsillitis. A review of the available literature…
Complementary and Integrative Treatments
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global disease affecting hundreds of millions internationally. Substantial pharmacologic gains have been made in the treatment of allergy, including antihistamines, steroids, and leukotriene inhibitors. Pharmacology…
Complementary and Integrative Treatments
This article discusses the mechanisms of aging, future areas of exploration, and strategies to achieve successful aging given the current state of medical knowledge. The article begins with mitochondrial function…
Complementary and Integrative Treatments
This article is an introduction to the concepts of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. It discusses the scope and prevalence of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) use among otolaryngology patients….
Perspectives on the Growing Phenomenon of CIM
Despite its growing popularity and prevalence, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) continues to be assailed by critics as costly, ineffective, and potentially harmful. Within this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of…
Evaluation and Staging of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (SCCOC) and squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (SCCOP) represent two distinct disease entities. SCCOC continues to be related to tobacco risk factors,…
Survivorship—Competing Mortalities, Morbidities, and Second Malignancies
Mortality of head and neck cancer has declined in the United States over the past 20 years. This improvement has been linked to use of multimodality treatment of advanced disease. Despite…
The Role of Systemic Treatment Before, During, and After Definitive Treatment
In locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, outcomes using single-modality therapy are usually poor. Although chemotherapy alone is not considered a curative therapy, the addition of chemotherapy to…
