A large scale multicentre randomized, placebo-controlled subcutaneous house dust mite allergen immunotherapy (HDM SCIT) in allergic rhinitis: MITAR Study.

Background: Previous house dust mite subcutaneous immunotherapy (HDM SCIT) placebo-controlled trials have small sample sizes and lack a consensus on baseline treatment.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of HDM SCIT in moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis (AR) patients treated with an intranasal corticosteroid at baseline.

Methods: We conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial comparing HDM SCIT against placebo in Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p) sensitized.

Prevalence and Prognostic Factors Associated with Early Recovery of Olfactory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients.

Background: The prevalence of smell dysfunction, along with its risk factors, has been evaluated in previous literature; however, little has been established regarding its relation to other factors such as disease severity, history of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations, and medical treatment for COVID-19 infection. These factors may impact the overall recovery of olfaction in COVID-19 patients.

Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of early olfactory recovery from COVID-19 infection and its associated factors.

Translation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale.

Objective: The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) was developed to evaluate subjective outcomes of patients with deviated nasal septum and symptomatic nasal obstruction. Considering the differences in individuals' cultural, cross-cultural translation, adaptation, and validation of the instrument are necessary. The current study aimed to translate and validate the Thai version of the NOSE Questionnaire for patients with nasal septum deviation.

Schwannoma Arising in Nasopharynx: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Schwannoma in paranasal sinus has been known as a rare tumor in this origin. This study reports on primary schwannoma arising in the nasopharynx, which is an uncommon location. A 36-year-old female presented with nasal obstruction for one month.

Corticosteroid nasal irrigation as early treatment of olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19: A prospective randomised controlled trial.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of corticosteroid irrigation compared to saline to no nasal irrigation in COVID-19 patients with olfactory loss.

Design And Setting: A randomised controlled study was conducted at the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department, Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University.

Participants: Two hundred thirty-seven COVID-19 participants with a new-onset smell loss were recruited into the study.

Comparison of sinus distribution between nasal irrigation and nasal spray using fluorescein-labelled in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: A randomised clinical trial.

Objective: This study aims to compare the potential sinus distribution between high-volume nasal irrigation and nasal spray in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients who have not undergone sinus surgery.

Design And Setting: A randomised clinical study was conducted at the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department, Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University.

Participants: Forty patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for CRS.

Potential Surgical Exposure of the Parapharyngeal Internal Carotid Artery by Endonasal, Transoral, and Transcervical Approaches.

 Endoscopic and endoscopic-assisted approaches to the parapharyngeal space have been reported; however, their potential for vascular exposure has not been previously assessed. This study aims to compare the potential exposure and control of the parapharyngeal internal carotid artery (ppICA) via various approaches.  Ten cadaveric specimens were dissected bilaterally, exposing the ppICA via endonasal, transoral, and transcervical approaches.

Endoscopic Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration for Treatment of Papilledema Secondary to Intracranial Venous Hypertension: Report of Two Cases.

Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) for the reversal of papilledema in intracranial venous hypertension.

Material And Method: A retrospective chart review was performed on two consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic ONSF. Presenting symptoms, neuro-ophthalmological work-ups, including visual acuity (VA), visual field charting (VF), optical coherence tomography (OCT) and MRI as well as magnetic resonance venography (MRV) were recorded.