[Involvement of the trigeminal nerve system in the sense of smell].

A systematic review of literature on the issue of involvement in the sense of smell, as well as the interaction between the trigeminal and olfactory nerves, was carried out. The article discusses the features of the chemical perception systems, as well as the treatment of olfactory disorders using transcranial electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve.

[Vertical nystagmus].

The review article provides a definition and classification of different nystagmus types, a comparative description of the central and peripheral vestibular nystagmus. The pathogenetic patterns of up-beating and down-beating nystagmus are accurately described. The features of nystagmus formation in various diseases are discussed, such as Wernicke encephalopathy, Arnold-Chiari anomaly, spinocerebellar ataxia and vestibular migraine.

[Repositioning maneuver for self-performing by patients in cupulolithiasis of horizontal canal BPPV].

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of the new repositioning maneuver for patients with horizontal canal cupulolithiasis benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to perform independently at home between doctor's sessions.

Materials And Methods: 28 patients with isolated horizontal canal cupulolithiasis BPPV were enrolled. In all of them treatment with Gufoni maneuver was not successful after first session.

[Psychogenic vertigo].

The review of domestic and foreign literature was conducted to identify the current terminology, diagnostic criteria, mechanisms of ethiopathogenesis, and the methods of treatment of psychogenic vertigo. The article covers the questions of combined approach to treatment, including vestibular rehabilitation combined with cognitive behavioral therapy.

[The treatment of laryngomycosis].

The objective of the present study was to elaborate the therapeutic algorithm for the treatment of laryngomycosis. We have examined a total of 430 patients suffering from chronic laryngitis including 100 ones (23.2%) having the fungal flora.