Publications by authors named "Nada A Asiri"
Article Synopsis
- ENT, or otorhinolaryngology, focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the head, neck, and ears, which significantly impact functions like taste, smell, and hearing.
- A study conducted among 131 university students in Saudi Arabia uncovered considerable gaps in ORL knowledge, despite high awareness in areas like flu vaccination and the social impact of hearing loss.
- The results showed that 47.3% of participants had good knowledge of ENT issues, with knowledge levels linked to factors such as age, academic status, and previous ENT surgeries, suggesting that targeted education campaigns could enhance understanding of ENT health.
Background: The illnesses associated with changes in barometric pressure can be classified into three types: acute mountain sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema. HAPE is a rare form of pulmonary edema that occurs in susceptible individuals after arriving at altitudes over 2500 m above sea level (m). Only a few studies have reported classical HAPE among children with underlying cardiopulmonary comorbidities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn recent years, a greater number of adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment, not only for esthetics but for better functioning and hygiene purposes. However, they are more focused on comfortable and invisible treatment alternatives to conventional metal brackets. This abstract is a multifaceted interplay between Invisalign and different treatments of class II malocclusion, which embarks on the potency of Invisalign in treating this condition in adult patients.
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