Persistent Nasal Obstruction: An Expression of the Pro-Inflammatory State?
Introduction: During the first years of life, the oro-pharyngeal lymphoid tissue gradually increases in size, causing in some children difficulty breathing and often leading to surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids.
Fernando M. Calatayud-Sáez +2 more
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Cochrane acute respiratory infections group's stakeholder engagement project identified systematic review priority areas [PDF]
Objective: Cochrane acute respiratory infections (ARIs) group conducts systematic reviews of the evidence for treatment and prevention of ARIs. We report the results of a prioritization project, aiming to identify highest priority systematic review ...
Clark, Justin +5 more
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Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways often characterized by airway remodeling and influx of inflammatory cells into the airways. Saffron (C.
Pranav Nair, Kedar Prabhavalkar
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Study of Nasal Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO) in Children with Allergic Rhinitis
(1) Background: Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) has been considered as a biomarker of airway inflammation. The measurement of fractional exhaled NO (FENO) is a valuable test for assessing local inflammation in subjects with allergic rhinitis (AR).
Sy Duong-Quy +10 more
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The Impact of HAART on the Respiratory Complications of HIV Infection: Longitudinal Trends in the MACS and WIHS Cohorts [PDF]
Objective: To review the incidence of respiratory conditions and their effect on mortality in HIV-infected and uninfected individuals prior to and during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
A Johannessen +63 more
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The Safety of Topical and Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an inexpensive and widely used medication indicated for the reduction of bleeding. There are data showing the efficacy of intravenous (IV) and topical TXA in endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) but the safety of this practice is not ...
Agrani Ratnayake Kumar +1 more
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The Role of Dual Bronchodilation and the Conscientious Use of Inhaled Corticosteroid in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global public health burden that stands out as a leading cause of mortality around the world, especially in less developed countries.
Ricardo G. Figueiredo +2 more
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis in People with Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder that results in deranged ion transport and affects multiple organ systems, including the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
Jessa E. Miller +2 more
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Contemporary Update on the Microbiology of Paranasal Sinusitis
Background: Sinusitis, whether acute or chronic, is likely due at least in part to disruptions in the microbiota of the paranasal sinuses. Sinus cultures are often employed to guide medical treatment.
Margaret B. Mitchell +3 more
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Promoting Equity When Using the SNOT-22 Score: A Scoping Review and Literature Review
It is established that non-white people experience worse health outcomes than white people within the same population. Equity addresses differences between patient subgroups, allowing needs-based distribution of resources. The use of quality-of-life (QoL)
Abigail Weaver, Andrew Wood
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