Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Key Points for Safer Surgery.

To review measures for safer functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, Proquest Central at Kırıkkale University, Google, and Google Scholar were used in the literature review. The search was performed using keywords of "functional endoscopic sinus surgery," "FESS," "Safety," "Image-Guided," and "complications" between 2000 and 2024.

Effects of Anatolian Propolis and Hypertonic Saline Combination Nasal Spray on Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms: A Prospective, Multicenter Study.

This study aimed to evaluate how Rhinapi nasal spray affects symptoms of allergic rhinitis. In this prospective, multicenter, observational study, 10,000 patients (comprising 5028 males and 4972 females) exhibiting symptoms of allergic rhinitis (namely, nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal itching, and nasal obstruction) from different centers in different regions of Turkey were enrolled in the study between March 2022 and March 2023. All the patients wanted to participate in the study and were administered Rhinapi one puff to each nostril three times a day, for a period of 3 weeks.

Seasonal Distribution of Bell's Palsy.

Unlabelled: Bell's palsy (BP) is the most frequently diagnosed acute partial or complete paralysis of the facial nerve which has an unclear etiology and mostly affects one side of the face. Adverse weather conditions are considered to increase the likelihood of developing BP. The retrospective study included 199 BP patients aged 2-82 years that presented to the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinics at Kumluca State Hospital and Serik State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey and received treatment between January 2017 and December 2020.

The Effect of Modified Epley Maneuver Implementation on the Anxiety and Comfort Levels of Patients with Posterior Canal Bening Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Prospective Study.

To evaluate the effects of the modified Epley maneuver during Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) on patients' anxiety and comfort levels. The study, organized as a prospective, worked with 72 patients who were diagnosed with Posterior Canal BPPV through Dix-Hallpike maneuver. The data for the study was collected through Descriptive Characteristics Form, General Comfort Questionnaire Short Form, and Beck Anxiety Inventory.

How do different climatic conditions affect the quality of life of patients following septoplasty or septorhinoplasty?

Objectives: The effects of different climatic conditions on the quality of life (QoL) of patients following septoplasty or septorhinoplasty were investigated.

Methods: A total of 89 patients (47 males and 42 females) underwent either septoplasty or septorhinoplasty during the summer (summer group, n = 42) or winter (winter group, n = 47) season. To assess QoL, SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22, Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, and Visual Analogue Scale were used.

Comparison of the Ankaferd Blood Stopper Tampon and the Merocel Nasal Tampon after Septoplasty Surgery.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of the Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) on nasal bleeding, pain, eating disorders, and sleeping problems in patients undergoing septoplasty.

Methods: The prospective study included 100 patients who underwent septoplasty surgery. Patients were divided into two groups based on the chronological order of hospital admission: Group I was administered the ABS, and Group II was administered a standard Invotec Merocel nasal tampon.

The incidence of concha bullosa: a retrospective radiologic study.

Aim: This study was conducted to discuss the incidence, directions, and types of concha bullosa using studies in the literature.

Materials And Methods: The images of patients who presented to the ENT clinic with different ENT symptoms in the last 7 years and had paranasal sinus tomography were analyzed retrospectively.

Results: The study consisted of a total of 3133 patients, including 1534 females (48.

The Relationship of Preseptoplasty and Postseptoplasty Early Period Comfort Level With Nasal Obstruction, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue Severity: A Prospective Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the comfort level, nasal obstruction, sleep quality, and fatigue of patients with septal deviation preseptoplasty and postseptoplasty.

Design: A prospective study conducted on 65 patients diagnosed with septal deviation.

Methods: The data of the study were collected using an Introductory Information Form, a Short General Comfort Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Fatigue Severity Scale, and the Nasal Obstruction Septoplasty Effectiveness Scale.

Consensus on Methodology for Experimental Studies of Nasal Mucosal Injury.

Objectives: The way wounds heal involves significant complexity, resulting in restoration of functional and anatomical integrity to tissues damaged as a result of trauma (whether mechanical, chemical, or radiation-induced). The authors reviewed the consensus on methodology for experimental studies of nasal mucosal injury.

Methods: The review aims to find where consensus exists amongst different experimental studies in nasal wound healing about the use of animal models.

Consensus on the methodology for experimental studies in allergic rhinitis.

Objectives: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by allergen exposure, which triggers immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the nasal membranes. Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common health problems and has a major effect on the quality of life.

Methods: In this review, we aimed to provide a consensus for experimental studies on allergic rhinitis in terms of allergic rhinitis models.

Effect of Electronic Cigarettes on the Inner Mucosa of the Craniofacial Region.

Objectives: The aim of this paper is to investigate electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) from the otorhinolaryngologic point of view.

Methods: The authors searched Central Database of Kirikkale University Library, Google, PubMed, and Proquest and Google Scholar.

Results: An electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that vaporizes a liquid, generally including nicotine.

Clinical efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis.

Background: Aeroallergen immunotherapy (AIT) should be considered for patients who exhibit symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR), rhinoconjunctivitis, and/or asthma after natural exposure to allergens and who also demonstrate specific immunoglobulin E antibodies against relevant allergens.

Methods: In this paper, clinical efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis is reviewed.

Result: Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) is effective for seasonal and perennial AR.

Clinical efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis.

Background: Aeroallergen immunotherapy (AIT) should be considered for patients who exhibit symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR), rhinoconjunctivitis, and/or asthma after natural exposure to allergens and who also demonstrate specific immunoglobulin E antibodies against relevant allergens.

Methods: In this paper, clinical efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis is reviewed.

Result: Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) is effective for seasonal and perennial AR.

Mechanism of action of allergen immunotherapy.

Background: Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) leads to the production of antiallergen immunoglobulin (IgG) or "blocking antibody" in the serum and an increase in antiallergen IgG and IgA in nasal secretions. There is also a decrease in the usual rise in antiallergen IgE that occurs after the pollen season.

Methods: In this paper, mechanisms of action of allergen immunotherapy is reviewed.

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease and current treatment modalities.

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) refers to the combination of asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, and acute upper and lower respiratory tract reactions to the ingestion of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) and other cyclooxygenase-1 inhibiting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. AERD affects 0.3-0.

Update on local allergic rhinitis.

We here provide an update on the literature regarding local allergic rhinitis (LAR). In reviewing LAR, we have included an updated definition, classifications, mechanisms, comorbidities, and recommendations for diagnosis and treatment for LAR, as well as the defined research areas for future evidence-based studies. LAR is a localised nasal allergic response in the absence of systemic atopy characterised by local production of specific IgE (sIgE) antibodies, a TH2 pattern of mucosal cell infiltration during natural exposure to aeroallergens, and a positive nasal allergen provocation test response, with the release of inflammatory mediators.

Antioxidant activities of curcumin in allergic rhinitis.

We investigated the antioxidant effects of curcumin in an experimental rat model of allergic rhinitis (AR). Female Wistar albino rats (n = 34) were divided randomly into four groups: healthy rats (control group, n = 8), AR with no treatment (AR + NoTr group, n = 10), AR with azelastine HCl treatment (AR + Aze group, n = 8), and AR with curcumin treatment (AR + Curc group, n = 8). On day 28, total blood IgE levels were measured.

Antileukotrienes in adenotonsillar hypertrophy: a review of the literature.

We assessed the use of antileukotrienes for treating adenotonsillar hypertrophy. We reviewed the current literature on the anatomy of adenotonsillar tissue, adenotonsillar hypertrophy/hyperplasia (and the associated pathophysiology and symptoms), and the effects of antileukotrienes used to treat adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Leukotrienes (LTs) are inflammatory mediators produced by a number of cell types, including mast cells, eosinophils, basophils, macrophages, and monocytes.

A mean red blood cell volume loss in tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and adenotonsillectomy.

Objective: To calculate a mean red blood cell volume (RBCV) loss per kilogram (kg) in adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and adeno-tonsillectomy.

Materials And Methods: Pre- and post-operative complete blood cell count, and pre-operative clotting studies of 144 patients were measured. Total blood volume (75 or 70 ml/kg), pre- and post-operative RBCV (hematocritxtotal blood volume), RBCV loss, per kg RBCV loss and per cent RBCV loss were calculated.