Proximity to traffic is associated with worse symptom severity in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Background: Environmental exposures may be associated with increased severity of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, research examining associations of traffic related air pollution with CRS is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between residential traffic proximity and CRS with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) severity in an existing database of adults in the United States.

Sex-based differences in severity of chronic rhinosinusitis as reported by SNOT-22 scores.

Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a widely prevalent condition, however its degree of severity according to sex requires further study. The literature shows that sex-based differences exist in the severity of asthma and allergic airway disease in the population. These findings point to a potential hormonal cause for this difference, but there is no study suggesting the role of sex in CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).

Incidence of Sinusitis Postoperatively in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Maxillary osteotomies as a component of orthognathic surgery disrupt the normal anatomy and function of the sinus. The osteotomy with advancement of the inferior component of the sinus leaves a bony and mucosal opening in the sinus. Immediately after surgery, nasal drainage is impeded because of intranasal swelling.

Voice Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Objective: Bariatric surgery has been documented to improve comorbidities associated with obesity. Obesity can cause deposition of excess adipose tissue, narrowing of the vocal tract, and decreased lung capacity contributing to reduced vocal quality and increased vocal effort. Limited information is available regarding the impact of bariatric surgery on voice outcomes.

Anesthesia considerations during management of airway stenosis: A systematic review.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of ventilatory techniques by evaluating prevalence of technique failure and intraoperative hypoxia during endoscopic management of airway stenosis.

Data Sources: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed and Embase for anesthesia techniques in endoscopic management of airway stenosis.

Review Methods: The primary outcome measured was reports of partial and complete technique failure.