Publications by authors named "Omair H Al-Hussain"

Dysphonia is a prevalent condition that can impact individuals across all age groups. It occurs when normal voice quality is altered, caused by structural and/or functional issues. Evaluation and assessment from clinicians are warranted if dysphonia persists for more than four weeks and/or is coupled with risk factors or other concerning clinical manifestations.

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Grisel's syndrome is an uncommon cervical spine condition marked by non-traumatic rotational subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint. This systematic review aims to collect potential evidence from relevant studies that reported symptoms, diagnostic methods, and management options among pediatric cases of Grisel's syndrome post otolaryngology procedures, which can aid and guide the diagnosis and management in clinical practice. We conducted both electronic and manual search strategies within the potential databases and included case reports, case series, and articles; however, review papers and correspondence papers were excluded.

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Article Synopsis
  • Lateral pharyngeal wall (LPW) collapse is a key factor in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, and the study introduces suspension/expansion pharyngoplasty (SEP) as a potential treatment.
  • The SEP procedure was conducted on 21 adult patients with specific patterns of OSA, focusing on individual dissection and support of the superior constrictor and palatopharyngeal muscles to prevent LPW collapse.
  • Results showed significant improvements in key sleep metrics after 9-12 months and indicated that SEP effectively widened the pharyngeal airway, making it a promising option for treating OSA, particularly when combined with other surgical techniques.
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Background COVID-19 has rapidly spread across the world at an unprecedented rate. The outbreak of COVID-19 infection has led to a significant health burden on infected patients, especially those with existing comorbidities. The aim of this study is to find the most prevalent symptoms, comorbidities, and complications developed during the course of the disease and outline the most prevalent symptoms among the baseline and clinical characteristics of the patients.

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