Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
April 2024
Sense of smell is a vital perception in mammals. Temporary loss of smell is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. A observational hospital based analytical study carried out at a tertiary care centre for a period of 22 months from January 2021 to October 2022.
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December 2023
Aim & objectives-To assess and compare the nasal obstruction in patients before and after undergoing FESS using Visual analogue scale, Rhinomanometry and Diagnostic nasal endoscopy. Introduction- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with, or without nasal polyps can lead to nasal obstruction. Patients refractory to medical treatment undergo Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
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April 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus could damage the hearing by several mechanisms, it could damage the auditory centre in the temporal lobe and direct peripheral injury to the sensory cells of the cochlear due to neurotropism of the virus. A Prospective hospital-based observational study was carried out at a tertiary care centre for a period of 22 months from January 2021 to October 2022. A total of 100 patients were selected according to inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria.
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