Assessing ChatGPT's Responses to Otolaryngology Patient Questions.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate ChatGPT's performance in addressing real-world otolaryngology patient questions, focusing on accuracy, comprehensiveness, and patient safety, to assess its suitability for integration into healthcare.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using patient questions from the public online forum Reddit's r/AskDocs, where medical advice is sought from healthcare professionals. Patient questions were input into ChatGPT (GPT-3.

A New Patient-reported Outcomes Measure for Surgically Treated Epiphora: Tearing Assessment and Rating Scale-12 (TEARS-12).

Background: No widely accepted, validated instrument currently exists to measure clinical outcomes in patients who undergo dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for treatment of epiphora.

Objective: To develop a patient-reported outcome measure applicable to this population.

Methods: Psychometric evaluations, consultation with experts, and review of the literature informed item generation of a 12-question questionnaire to incorporate the most relevant symptoms experienced by patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Evaluation of narrow-band imaging in the diagnosis of sinonasal inverted papilloma.

Narrow-band imaging (NBI) can be used to differentiate benign sinonasal lesions NBI can be used in the preoperative identification of sinonasal inverted papilloma Future studies can focus on NBI for recurrent inverted papilloma and surgical margin guidance.

Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in the Setting of Cocaine-Induced Orbital and Sinonasal Inflammation.

Intranasal cocaine abuse can lead to significant sinus and orbital complications, including optic neuropathy. A 46-year-old man with a history of recurrent cocaine-induced sino-orbital inflammation and infection with bony destruction presented with acute, painless, vision loss. Examination revealed no light perception vision.

Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test 5-year results.

Background: Currently, limited data exist as to long-term disease-specific outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). In this report, we present outcomes data collected over 5 years in a large prospective cohort of patients who underwent surgical treatment for CRS.

Methods: Patients who completed the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) before ESS were asked to complete the same survey at yearly intervals for 5 years thereafter.

Acute and Chronic Sinusitis.

Based on a review of the most current medical literature, this article outlines the basic concepts and classifications of rhinosinusitis, and delineates best practices for clinical diagnoses and the most up-to-date management strategies. Learning to recognize and differentiate these conditions helps facilitate appropriate and timely diagnoses as well as helping practitioners provide their patients with better counseling and care.

A clinical trial of a microcrystalline cellulose topical nasal spray on the acute response to allergen challenge.

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that leads to a negative impact on quality of life. Multiple options are available for treatment of the symptoms, but preventing the reaction should be an effective strategy.

Objective: We tested a nasal spray that contained microcrystalline cellulose designed to limit airborne allergens from penetrating the nasal mucosa (nasal blocker) and, therefore, prevent the initiation of the allergic reaction.