The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT High body mass index (BMI) has been identified as a significant risk factor for childhood asthma. Given the rising prevalence of childhood obesity, assessing the impact of high BMI on asthma burden trends is imperative. Utilizing Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data, we estimated age‐, sex‐, geography‐, and sociodemographic index (SDI ...
Hua Li +4 more
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Validity and Responsiveness of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Control Test Subdomains
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The chronic rhinosinusitis control test (CRCT) is a psychometrically validated 8‐item patient‐reported outcome measure developed based on international consensus that measures, quantifies and classifies CRS control. The CRCT has two subdomains: a sinonasal subdomain and an impairment subdomain that measure distinct but complementary constructs related ...
Ahmad R. Sedaghat, Katie M. Phillips
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Laryngeal Cryotherapy for Neurogenic Cough: Safety, Feasibility, and Prospective Outcomes
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.A prospective clinical trial investigated the safety and clinical outcomes of office‐based selective laryngeal cryotherapy for patients with refractory chronic cough. Patient were followed for 6 months posttreatment and had durable improvement in cough severity index and urge‐to‐cough scores and no serious long term adverse effects.
Shumon I. Dhar +6 more
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Design and Development of Novel Airway Device for Transoral Respiratory Monitoring During Sedation
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This article describes iterative design factors and results of clinical testing for a novel medical device that promotes transoral respiratory gas exchange for patients during sedation. A minimally viable prototype was 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane and demonstrated high levels of oral retention, gas exchange, and satisfaction among ...
Samuel L. Oyer +7 more
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Characterizing Post Tonsillectomy Respiratory Complications in Patients Under Three
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To characterize the postoperative respiratory complications in children < 3 years old who underwent tonsillectomy. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients < 3 years old at time of tonsillectomy. Demographics, comorbidities, polysomnography results, intraoperative factors, and postoperative respiratory complications ...
Nathan E. Lu +4 more
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Supraglottic Botulinum Toxin Injection Improves Symptoms of Laryngeal Sensory Dysfunction
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.In this retrospective cohort of 80 patients with refractory laryngeal sensory symptoms, supraglottic botulinum toxin type A significantly improved Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire, Reflux Symptom Index, and Cough Severity Index scores at a mean of 5.2 weeks, while Voice Handicap Index‐10 scores remained unchanged.
Daniel Novakovic +3 more
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Isocyanates and work-related asthma: Findings from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993-2008. [PDF]
Am J Ind Med, 2015 Lefkowitz D +12 more
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Intraoperative Bradycardia: Evaluating Vasovagal Events in Adult Suspension Microlaryngeal Surgery
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This retrospective single‐surgeon cohort study of 190 adults undergoing suspension microlaryngoscopy found that 8.9% (17/190) developed significant intraoperative bradycardia consistent with a vasovagal response (VVR). No demographic, comorbidity, or procedural factors were significantly associated with VVR, though most affected patients required ...
Thomas Q. McClelland +4 more
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Factors Associated With Bilateral Involvement in Non‐Infectious Labyrinthitis: A Case–Control Study
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Non‐infectious labyrinthitis may progress from unilateral to bilateral inner‐ear involvement, resulting in greater functional impairment. In this retrospective case–control study of 50 patients, younger age, female sex, and the presence of systemic disease were associated with bilateral involvement. These exploratory findings may help identify patients
Douglas Henderson +9 more
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Asthma medication use among adults with current asthma by work-related asthma status, Asthma Call-back Survey, 29 states, 2012-2013. [PDF]
J Asthma, 2018 Dodd KE, Mazurek JM.
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