Background: Both anxiety and depression are prevalent among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and associated with poorer outcomes following treatment for CRS. However, the impact of treatment on CRS on mental health remains uncertain. Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate if surgical intervention for CRS may alleviate comorbid depression and anxiety.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa, with significant burden worldwide. While studies have demonstrated a relationship between body mass index (BMI) and other atopic diseases, its association with AR is uncertain. This study aims to clarify the association between non-normal BMI and AR.
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January 2025
Background And Objectives: There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of olfactory impairment (OI) on key health indicators and economic outcomes in Asian populations. We aimed to address these gaps in a population of community-dwelling older adults.
Research Design And Methods: We included 2 101 participants (mean age ± standard deviation []: 72.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
August 2024
Unlabelled: Nasal surgeries (e.g.: rhinoplasties, septoplasties) and sinus surgeries (e.
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