Comparison of the Reliability of the House- Brackmann, Facial Nerve Grading System 2.0, and Sunnybrook Facial Grading System for the Evaluation of Patients with Peripheral Facial Paralysis.

Background: To compare the reliability of the House-Brackmann (HB), Facial Nerve Grading System 2.0 (FNGS 2.0), and Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SB) which are widely used in the evaluation of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) patients.

Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises in elderly patients with dizziness: a randomized controlled study with 6-month follow-up.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation exercises supported with virtual reality containing real-life environments on dizziness, static and dynamic balance, functional mobility, fear of falling, anxiety, and depression in elderly patients with dizziness.

Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled study, 32-patients aged 65-years and older who applied to the otorhinolaryngology clinic with dizziness complaint randomly assigned to 2 groups. In Group 1 (n=16), vestibular rehabilitation program, supported with virtual reality, and in Group 2 (n=16), conventional vestibular rehabilitation program was applied 30-min a day, 5 sessions per week, 15 sessions in total for 3 weeks.

The effect of face mask usage on the allergic rhinitis symptoms in patients with pollen allergy during the covid-19 pandemic.

Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the use of face masks on allergic rhinitis symptoms in pollen allergy patients who were compulsorily using face masks due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Materials And Methods: A 15-item questionnaire was developed following the study goals by a team experienced in allergic rhinitis. Then the records of patients who underwent allergy tests in our hospital between 2013 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.

Allergy Practices in Otorhinolaryngology Residency Programs in Turkey: Quo Vadis?

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate how allergy practices in the otorhinolaryngology (ORL) residency departments in Turkey have changed over the last 20 years and to examine the current status in ORL residency training.

Methods: A 17-item questionnaire was developed following the study goals by a team experienced in allergy practices. The questionnaire was sent via e-mail to the program directors of all the 95 ORL residency departments in Turkey.

Turkish Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis (ART).

Object: To prepare a national guideline for Otorhinolaryngologist who treat allergic rhinitis patients.

Methods: The study was conducted by three authors, namely the writing support team. The support team made the study plan, determined the writing instructions, chose the subgroups including the advisory committee, the advisors for authors and the authors.

A 25-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Allergic Rhinitis Publications from Turkey.

Objective: To analyze the change over the 25 years period in the number of publications on allergic rhinitis from Turkey, and to compare the data of the four major relevant specialties.

Methods: A search was conducted over 25-years between1994 and 2019 using the keywords "allergic rhinitis" and "Turkey" in PubMed, and "", "" and "" in TRDizin. The articles were grouped by specialty; namely, "Otorhinolaryngology (ORL)," "Pediatrics," adult "Pulmonary disease" and adult "Allergy/immunology," based on the affiliation of the first author.

Detecting Intralabyrinthine Pressure Increase by Postural Manipulation with Wideband Tympanometry and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions.

Objective: Intracranial pressure increase is known to affect inner ear pressure through the cochlear and vestibular aqueducts. This finding forms a good model for inner ear pressure studies. Standard techniques used to detect this pressure increase are neither reliable nor easily repeatable or cheap.

Salivary gland tumors: A 15-year experience of a university hospital in Turkey.

Objective: To determine the demographic characteristics of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors in our department in the last 15 years.

Methods: In this study, the files of the patients who underwent salivary gland surgery between 2004 and 2019 in our department were analyzed retrospectively. A total of 366 patients whose diagnoses of salivary gland tumor histopathologically confirmed were included in this study.

Bilateral choanal atresia in a 60-year-old man: A case report and review of the literature.

Choanal atresia is a congenital condition referring to the blockage of the posterior nasal cavity. As bilateral choanal atresia (BCA) causes complete nasal congestion, it usually results in death due to asphyxia in the newborn if no emergency intervention is performed. Therefore, it is very rare to see a patient with BCA who has reached an advanced age.

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills in Otorhinolaryngology Training.

Objective: To assess the experience on using direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) by trainees and trainers and to evaluate its use during the training process of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) residency.

Methods: This study was designed as a prospective educational research. For the quantitative assessment, the "construct validity" of the assessment tool was examined.

Prevalence of allergic rhinitis among the adult population in Turkey.

Conclusion: The prevalence of self-reported and physician-diagnosed allergic rhinitis (AR) exhibits significant variability across the seven geographical regions in Turkey. Our findings may contribute to the formulation of public health policy and development of preventive and therapeutic strategies for AR in Turkey.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of AR in the Turkish adult population, with emphasis on descriptive parameters in seven distinct geographical regions in Turkey.

Does tonsillectomy reduce the risk of being a habitual or severe snorer?

We assessed the relationship between tonsillectomy and being a habitual or severe snorer. Volunteers were asked to provide their age and sex, a detailed snoring history covering the frequency and intensity of snoring, and their smoking and alcohol intake habits. After oral and nasal examinations, the tonsil size scores, Mallampati index scores, and nasal obstructions of the volunteers were recorded.

Provocation of endolymphatic hydrops with a prick test in Meniere's disease.

This study was conducted to test the hypothesis that antigenic challenge is an important stimulative factor for an episode of endolymphatic hydrops. The study was held in a tertiary care center for patients with probable or definite Meniere's disease. The prick test, which included dietary and inhalant allergens, was applied to all patients with a Multi-Test Applicator (Lincoln Diagnostics, Decatur, Ill).

Does corticosteroid usage in rhinoplasty cause mood changes?

In this study, the psychological effects of single-dose corticosteroids administered to patients who had undergone rhinoplasty were assessed. A total of 30 rhinoplasty patients were included in the study and were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups. Preoperatively, patients completed the Bech Rafaelsen Mania Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory.

Impact of multiple etiology on dizziness handicap.

Objective: Our aim was to find the ratio of multiple diagnosis in dizziness patients and to evaluate the effect of multiple etiologies on handicap level of the patient.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

[The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the adult urban population of Denizli].

Objectives: We investigated the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the adult urban population of Denizli.

Study Design: A survey study was conducted to cover 1010 adults above 19 years of age, representing the urban population of Denizli district, Turkey. A questionnaire was designed to collect data on sociodemographic features, symptoms of allergic rhinitis, duration of symptoms, and any prior diagnosis of allergic rhinitis made by a physician.

[The prevalence of snoring in adult population].

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of habitual snoring in adult population and the relationship between habitual snoring and accompanying factors.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional, epidemiological study was conducted to evaluate snoring and accompanying factors. Data of 1245 persons (629 females, 616 males; mean age 45.

Does creating a subperiosteal tunnel influence the periorbital edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty?

Purpose: The study goal was to determine whether creating a subperiosteal tunnel before lateral osteotomy had an effect on postoperative periorbital edema, ecchymosis, and subconjunctival ecchymosis.

Patients And Methods: Eighteen consecutive patients who underwent septorhinoplasty were included in the study. In all patients lateral osteotomies were carried out bilaterally, after creating a subperiosteal tunnel on a randomly chosen side and without creating a subperiosteal tunnel on the other side.

Subjective visual vertical and subjective visual horizontal measures in patients with chronic dizziness.

Objectives: We aimed to find the frequency of otolith organ pathologies in the clinical picture of common dizziness etiologies in the chronic stage.

Method: Subjective visual vertical and subjective visual horizontal measures were assessed in patients who had persistent or recurrent dizziness at least 2 months after the acute period. Every patient was tested in three head positions: neutral, right, or left deviation in the roll plane.

Are tonsils a reservoir for Helicobacter pylori infection in children?

Objective: Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) has been associated with the development of gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Although H.

Efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation on chronic unilateral vestibular dysfunction.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation exercises on patients with chronic unilateral vestibular dysfunction.

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic and Otolaryngology Clinic of a tertiary referral hospital.

Experimental sinusitis in a rhinogenic model.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objectives were to determine the optimal sinusitis induction period and to examine microbiological and histopathological changes of sinusitis recovery stage in a rhinogenic sinusitis model.

Methods: A synthetic sponge was inserted into the right-side nasal cavities of rabbits. The sponge was impregnated with a Streptococcus pneumoniae strain in group 1 and with sterile saline solution in groups 2 and 3.

Low dose sultamicillin in acute sinusitis.

Objectives: To study the effectiveness of low dose sultamicillin in the treatment of acute sinusitis.

Methods: A total of 108 patients, between 16-56 years of age (mean 32.8), suffering from acute sinusitis took part in the trial.