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Olfactory Function in Cystic Fibrosis: Outcome Measures, Olfactory Dysfunction Prevalence and the Impact of Management—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesInternational Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is an increasingly recognized but under‐investigated comorbidity of cystic fibrosis (CF). Its prevalence, assessment methods, and response to CF‐directed treatment, including highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) remains incompletely characterized.
Luca Cox   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Comparison of Nasopharyngeal Cephalometric Measurements between Two Groups with Anterior and Posterior Obstructions of Nasal Airway

open access: yesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd, 2004
Introduction: Two main causes of nasal airway obstruction and mouth breathing Consist: 1- anterior nasal obstruction is caused by obstruction in nasal cavity, 2- posterior (nasopharyngeal) obstruction is caused by adenoid enlargement and decreased ...
MR Baghersad, MH Toodehzaeim
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Acute airway obstruction by Ascaris lumbricoides in a 14-month-old boy

open access: yes, 2014
We describe the case of a 14-month-old child with airway obstruction caused by a mature Ascaris lumbricoides worm. The child had been admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit due to overwhelming sepsis, and during the course of his illness ...
Daniel, Matija   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Irreversible Electroporation for Inferior Turbinate Reduction Ablation in Adults

open access: yesInternational Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a common cause of nasal airway obstruction. An optimal surgical approach should provide effective volume reduction while preserving mucosal integrity and minimizing postoperative morbidity. Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation (IRE) for non‐thermal ablation ...
Narin Nard Carmel Neiderman   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anaesthesia and subglottic airway obstruction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
In this article, we describe the anaesthetic management and laser excision of a subglottic tumour that caused upper airway obstruction. Stridor was the presenting feature.
Bulbulia, BA, Ahmed, R
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Impending Complete Airway Obstruction from a Reinforced Orotracheal Tube: a Case Report

open access: yesActa Medica Iranica, 2015
Reinforced tubes are commonly used to minimize the opportunity of upper airway obstruction in patients at risk. There are a few reports of the airway obstruction resulted from kinked reinforced tubes. This report describes the obstruction of a reinforced
Nima Hosseinzadeh   +3 more
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Rethinking brachycephaly: Anatomical implications and health considerations in lagomorphs

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Brachycephaly in domestic rabbits is increasingly perceived by welfare organizations as associated with significant health complications, particularly oral pathologies. Despite this perception, comparative anatomical research into rabbit brachycephaly is limited compared to that of dogs and cats, compelling an in‐depth examination of its ...
Helaina Cressy   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multidisciplinary management of extensive cervical lymphatic malformations and epiglottic cyst in a neonate: a case report and review of perioperative strategies

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics
Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are rare congenital anomalies that can cause life-threatening airway obstruction in neonates, particularly when located in the cervicofacial region.
Yuzhu Cai   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lung volume and ventilatory response to airway obstruction during treadmill exercise

open access: yes, 1965
Measurement of lung volumes and certain ventilatory variables during treadmill exercise with a 5-mm expiratory airway obstruction revealed significant changes in residual volume, expiratory reserve volume, and lung clearance index as compared to values ...
Burton S. Tabakin, John S. Hanson
core   +1 more source

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