Publications by authors named "G Michael Besser"
Chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma: epidemiology, pathophysiology, morbidity, treatment.
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- The review discusses the growing connection between asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis, especially with the increased use of biologics in treatment.
- It explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for both conditions, emphasizing their interdependencies.
- The main goal is to encourage physicians to consider both diseases in their treatment approach rather than focusing on only one.
Background: Glycyrrhiza glabrata (licorice) is used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies and reduces sore throats consequent to intubation, but whether it is protective for more intense pain after oropharyngeal surgery remains unclear. We thus tested the joint hypothesis that gargling with licorice, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, reduces postoperative pain and morphine consumption.
Methods: We enrolled patients having elective oropharyngeal surgery.
The olfactory diary: Tracking awareness and consciousness of the sense of smell throughout the day.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
June 2024
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to follow the daily course of patients with olfactory dysfunction and healthy controls and to assess (i) how many times a day, (ii) at which time, and (iii) in which aspect of daily life participants are conscious about their sense of smell.
Methods: In this longitudinal study, 49 patients with smell loss and 30 healthy participants were enrolled. Olfactory function was assessed using the Sniffin' Sticks.
Background: The objective of this study was to determine how clinical characteristics and validated quality of life (QoL)-measures are associated with eating behavior in patients with olfactory dysfunction (OD).
Methods: For this cross-sectional study, 150 OD patients of different causes were retrospectively recruited. Olfactory function was measured using the Sniffin' Sticks (TDI), while olfactory-related QoL was evaluated with the Questionnaire of OD negative and positive statements (QOD-NS and QOD-PS).
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess whether hematological indices of the peripheral blood are associated with revision surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study included 541 CRS patients that underwent ESS. Demographics and laboratory parameters were retrieved, and group comparisons were performed.