Association of post-traumatic communication of endocranium and nasal cavity with recurrent meningoencephalitis without rhinorrhea [PDF]
Introduction. A gunshot head injury, characterized by a huge intensity of mechanical force, in addition to the direct tissue damage at the location of direct impact, may cause a skull and skull base fracture, distant from the the point of direct impact ...
Cigić Tomislav +5 more
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The clinical meaning of histamine skin reactivity [PDF]
The definition of the “atopic state”, i.e. subjects presenting at least one skin wheal with a minimum diameter of 3 mm induced by an allergen skin-prick test (ASPT), is based on the assumption that wheal size depends entirely on the amount of histamine
BARRETO, Mario, RONCHETTI, ROBERTO
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Randomized placebo-controlled trial comparing fluticasone aqueous nasal spray in mono-therapy, fluticasone plus cetirizine, fluticasone plus montelukast and cetirizine plus montelukast for seasonal allergic rhinitis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Corticosteroids are considered to be particularly effective in reducing nasal congestion and are therefore recommended as first-line treatment in allergic rhinitis patients with moderate to severe and/or persistent symptoms.
Candore, G. +12 more
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ABSTRACT Background Identifying predictive and monitoring biomarkers for allergen immunotherapy response is crucial for enhancing clinical efficacy. This study aims to investigate the systemic and local levels of immunoglobulins and identify potential biomarkers in house dust mite (HDM) allergic rhinitis (AR) patients who are undergoing subcutaneous ...
Xu Xu +6 more
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Unexpectedly Higher Morbidity and Mortality of Hospitalized Elderly Patients Associated with Rhinovirus Compared with Influenza Virus Respiratory Tract Infection [PDF]
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Chan, JFW +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to demonstrate that posterior nasal nerve ablation treatment with the NEUROMARK System is superior to a sham control procedure in patients with chronic rhinitis. Methods In this prospective, multicenter, single‐blinded, superiority RCT, 132 participants were randomized 2:1 to
Masayoshi Takashima +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is managed after sinus surgery with topical corticosteroids. Given limited distribution of nasal steroid sprays, patients have the option of either steroid nasal irrigation (SNI) or exhalation delivery system with fluticasone (EDS‐FLU).
Daniel Xiao +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background To determine the safety and efficacy of laser ablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) for the treatment of chronic rhinitis. Methods This study was a single‐center, prospective, single‐blinded, randomized sham‐controlled trial. Patients with a 24‐h reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) ≧ 5, rhinorrhea ≧ 2, and congestion ≧
Jyun‐Yi Liao +9 more
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A Case Report of Acute Transverse Myelitis Following Novel Coronavirus Infection [PDF]
Introduction: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, emergency providers are not only seeing an increasing number of patients with COVID-19 infections, but also associated complications and sequelae of this viral illness.Case Report: We
Bilello, Leslie A., Sarma, Deesha
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Pneumoventricle of Unknown Origin. A Personal Experience and Literature Review of a Clinical Enigma [PDF]
Pneumocephalus (PC) is an uncommon and life-threatening neurological condition. Air within the ventricular system of the brain is also known as Pneumoventricle (PV). It requires emergency treatments to prevent catastrophic neurological outcomes.
Armocida, Daniele +5 more
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