Pharmacists' Attitudes Towards Long-Term Use of Nasal Decongestants: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Rhinitis medicamentosa is a nonallergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by topical decongestants overuse. It mainly affects young and middle-aged adults. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes of pharmacists regarding the utilization of over-the-counter intranasal decongestants.

Understanding olfactory dysfunction in the COVID-19 era: insights from a cross-sectional survey of the Saudi community.

Background And Objectives: COVID-19 has emerged as a public health emergency caused by the coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). However, only a few studies have reported that anosmia is an early predictor of COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge regarding smell dysfunction in COVID-19 era in Saudi community.

Experience of People With Chronic Sinusitis During COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia: Insights and Lessons.

Background This study aims to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown period on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptoms control. Methodology This cross-sectional study was carried out on adult patients (aged ≥18 years) who visited King Abdulaziz University Hospital within six months before the lockdown starting date. Background information, including patients' diagnosis, presence of rhinitis, number of previous surgeries, and medications, was collected.

Medical Students' Awareness of Smell Loss as a Predictor for Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Anosmia has been reported as an early presentation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the pathophysiological mechanism of olfactory dysfunction is still unclear. The aim of this study to evaluate the knowledge regarding common symptoms, anosmia, treatment options, and PPE among medical students in three different universities of Saudi Arabia.

Seasonal variations in serum levels of vitamin D and other biochemical markers among KSA patients prior to thyroid surgery.

Objectives: Serum levels of vitamin D can vary between seasons, which may affect serum calcium levels in post-thyroidectomy patients. This study aimed to determine seasonal variations in serum levels of vitamin D and other biochemical markers in patients prior to thyroid surgery in a KSA hospital.

Methods: In this study, we analysed the data of 685 post-thyroidectomy patients.

Assessment of International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification among senior residents through inter- and intra-rater reliability.

Objectives: To evaluate the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification (IFAC) reliability among Saudi board otorhinolaryngology senior residents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between April 2019 and December 2019, included 32 senior residents. Questionnaires with 4 computed tomography images showing the different frontal cell types were used in this survey.

Awareness of head and neck cancers in Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire based study.

Objectives: To address the gap in knowledge by providing data and analyses of the status of awareness among Saudi adults.

Methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out in Saudi Arabia from August 2018 to August 2019 through social media platforms using SurveyMonkey. The domains of the questionnaire included demographic information, knowledge of types and symptoms of head and neck cancers (HNCs), and the relation of HNCs to human papillomavirus (HPV) and its vaccine.

Intramural Bronchogenic Cysts in the Pediatric Population.

A bronchogenic cyst is a rare congenital malformation. It occurs due to the development of buds in any part of the tracheobronchial area. It can also lead to fatal complications, especially in the early stages of life.