Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2022
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a very common condition presenting to an Otorhinolaryngologist. Prevalence of AR is on the increase and it has significant impact on quality of life of the patient. Skin prick test (SPT) is a simple test to determine allergen sensitization status in patients with AR.
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June 2019
Intensive care unit patients frequently require prolonged intubation and ventilator support. Swallowing dysfunction often occurs in patients who receive prolonged mechanical ventilation. Intubation can cause transient injury to the larynx with a subsequent reduction in protective mechanism and increased incidence of oropharyngeal secretions once patient is extubated.
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