Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common and undertreated diseases in the world. In recent times, there has been increased development of non-sinus headaches among patients with allergic rhinitis. Various common endogenous molecules such as nitric oxide, calcitonin gene-related peptide, and histamine have been implicated in the development of migraines, which leads to the development of migraines among allergic rhinitis patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common diseases in the world. It affects all people irrespective of age, sex and race. Allergic rhinitis leads to the development of social and interpersonal problems and loss of productivity which in turn causes depression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
April 2023
The presence of a tooth inside the nasal cavity is a rare clinical entity. The exact pathophysiology is not clear and most of the times, these patients present with non-specific symptoms. We encountered a 51-year-old male with symptoms of bilateral recurrent nasal obstruction and nasal discharge of 10 years' duration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction In the current otorhinolaryngology practice, technology has always been an essential part. Therefore, diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) has become a vital examination in today's practice. In order to visualize the nasal cavity in a systematic manner without any discomfort to both patient and doctor, the nose should be well anesthetized and decongested.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction India is the second most populated country in the world. The declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and newborns. Due to the decreased lung volume and immunocompromised state, pregnant women are more prone to rapid clinical deterioration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study explored the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of higher education students towards COVID-19. In addition, this study analysed the association of socio-demographic variables with KAP apart from finding the relationship between KAP.
Subject And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in India.
Background: In India, a large number of pregnancies are unplanned resulting in unsafe and illegal abortion. For every legal abortion, 10 to 11 illegal abortions are occurring which endangers the health and survival of the women. In recent years, there is an increase in unwanted and unintended pregnancy at the early age group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalaria an endemic disease of India caused by plasmodium species. Chloroquine, a member of quinolone group of drugs is used to treat malaria. Although it has a very safety profile as it is used during pregnancy, many adverse effects have also been reported.
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January 2019
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare inflammatory demyelinating disease of central nervous system (CNS), characterized by multifocal white matter involvement with neurological deficits and accompanied by encephalopathy. ADEM is thought to be caused by autoimmune etiology. CNS autoantigens are produced by molecular mimicry triggered by an environmental stimulus, mostly infection (viral/bacterial) or post vaccination, in genetically susceptible individuals.
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