How I do it?: Carolyn’s Window Approach To Unilateral Frontal Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery is a highly specialized procedure that aims to address various pathologies within the frontal sinuses, such as chronic sinusitis, benign and malignant tumors, and other anatomical […]
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FDA approves Dupixent (dupilumab) as treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a clinical condition characterized by prolonged inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses which lasts for more than 12 weeks. Signs and symptoms of sinusitis include […]
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Best practices for Safe Nasal Irrigation
Nasal irrigation, (also termed as nasal rinsing, washout, douching or lavage) is a personal hygiene practice in which a person’s nasal cavity is washed with saline water to flush out […]
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Role of Balloon dilatation in chronic rhinosinusitis – Clinical consensus statement 2018
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a clinical condition characterized by inflammation of the paranasal sinuses that typically lasts beyond twelve weeks. It is caused by infections, allergies, and the presence of […]
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CT Scan, Endoscopy or MRI – Which is the best investigation in sinusitis?
Sinusitis is one of the commonest causes of patients visit to the oto-rhino-laryngologist (ENT). Making a diagnosis of sinusitis can be challenging as it is not always clear if it is […]
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Recent updates in guidelines for treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
The 2017 Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP) comprising representatives from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), and the Joint […]
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Treatment of allergic rhinitis in pregnancy
Allergic rhinitis (AR) affects 20-30% of women in the childbearing age group with an annually increasing prevalence. The classical clinical symptoms include sneezing, itching, nasal blockage, and nasal discharge. In […]
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Empty nose syndrome
Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a controversial clinical entity with no consensual definition. It is thought to be a postsurgical, iatrogenic (physician caused) phenomenon secondary to loss of nasal turbinate tissue. […]
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