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ABSTRACT Background Bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) function in the innate immune defense of the sinonasal mucosa; however, the genetic association between the TAS2R gene family and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) remains understudied in Asian populations.
Rong‐San Jiang +6 more
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Effect of Gender on Nasal Mucociliary Clearance
Background: The sexual dimorphism favours gender specific biological characteristics influenced by sex hormones. These sex hormones determined differences influence the health of an individual by influencing many physiological parameters. As the pulmonary functions are different between male and female and the susceptibility to different respiratory ...
Tamilselvan, K +4 more
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Adenoid hypertrophy and nasal mucociliary clearance in children
he authors have studied nasal mucociliary function and adenoid surface characteristics in a group of 86 children, aged between 4 and 10 years, divided in two groups according to the presence or absence of clinical, instrumental and rontgenographic signs ...
F. OTTAVIANI +5 more
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Severe Intraoperative Airway Leak Revealing Undiagnosed Mounier‐Kuhn Syndrome in an Elderly Patient
ABSTRACT Severe peri‐cuff leakage after endotracheal intubation may be the first sign of previously unrecognized Mounier‐Kuhn syndrome. After tube, cuff, circuit, and equipment problems are excluded, prompt bronchoscopy can define airway anatomy and guide cuff repositioning.
Xuyang Chen +3 more
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Options of Irrigation Therapy in the Prevention and Treatment of Rhinitis
Irrigation therapy aimed at effective cleansing of the nasal cavity and elimination of pathogens and allergens is included in the standard combined treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract accompanied by various forms of rhinitis or its ...
Yu. L. Soldatsky, O. A. Denisova
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There is contradicting literature on radiotherapy associated with olfactory dysfunction among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, especially concerning the recovery and its impact on the quality of life.
Pasquale Gianluca Albanese
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A study of body mass index and nasal mucociliary clearance in healthy South Indian adult volunteers [PDF]
Background:Overweight and obesity are associated with a variety of diseases including respiratory disorders like asthma, COPD and breathing disorders which can reduce the quality of life.
Balaji Arumugam +7 more
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Assessment of nasal parameters in determination of olfactory dysfunction in Parkinson's disease
Objectives: To assess nasal cycle, nasal mucosal pH and mucociliary clearance time in patients with Parkinson's disease and healthy control ...
Ulvi, Hızır +3 more
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Mucociliary Clearance Time in Patients with and without Rhinitis [PDF]
Background: Rhinitis may be allergic or non allergic. Allergic rhinitis, intermittent or persistent is the most common type of rhinitis, affecting approximately 20% of the population while nonallergic rhinitis affects 5-10%. While rhinitis is not a life-
Mwaka, ES +3 more
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Volatile anesthetics and mucociliary clearance
Background. The aim of this prospective, randomized, double blind study was to evaluate the possible modification of in vivo nasal mucociliary clearance by three different volatile agents: sevoflurane, isollurane and desflurane, following intravenous ...
Kutluhan, A. +5 more
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