Symptom assessment after nasal irrigation with xylitol in the postoperative period of endonasal endoscopic surgery.

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses that requires multifactorial treatment. Xylitol can be employed with nasal irrigation and can provide better control of the disease.

Objective: To evaluate the association between the effects of nasal lavage with saline solution compared to nasal lavage with a xylitol solution.

Anatomical terminology of the internal nose and paranasal sinuses: cross-cultural adaptation to Portuguese.

Introduction: Functional endonasal endoscopic surgery is a frequent surgical procedure among otorhinolaryngologists. In 2014, the European Society of Rhinology published the "European Position Paper on the Anatomical Terminology of the Internal Nose and Paranasal Sinuses", aiming to unify the terms in the English language. We do not yet have a unified terminology in the Portuguese language.

Position statement of the Brazilian Academy of Rhinology on the use of antihistamines, antileukotrienes, and oral corticosteroids in the treatment of inflammatory sinonasal diseases.

Introduction: Inflammatory conditions of the nose and paranasal sinuses are very prevalent in the general population, resulting in marked loss of quality of life in affected patients, as well as significant work, leisure, and social activity losses. These patients require specific and specialized treatment. A wide range of oral medications are available.

Brazilian Academy of Rhinology position paper on topical intranasal therapy.

This documents aims at educating those who treat sinonasal diseases - both general practitioners and specialists - about topical nasal treatments. By means of scientific evidence reviews, the Brazilian Academy of Rhinology provides its practical and updated guidelines on the most utilized topical nasal medication, except for the drugs that have topical antibiotics in their formulas.

Surgical treatment of the sunken upper eyelid.

The youthful upper eyelid shows no depression because the orbital contents are firm and the eyelids are tightly stretched across the bony socket. With progressive aging, there is skeletonization of the orbit as the periorbital tissues undergo laxity or absorption. With aging, hollowing of the eyes results in a deep upper eyelid sulcus.