Role of Mahendra Maneuver in Sinusitis and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

The article titled "Role of the Maneuver in Sinusitis and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction" explores the efficacy of a novel technique known as the Maneuver. Sinusitis and Eustachian tube dysfunction are prevalent respiratory conditions often linked to impaired mucociliary flow and poor nasal clearance. Traditional maneuvers such as the Toynbee and Valsalva techniques provide temporary relief by forcefully opening the Eustachian tube but carry risks of injury and complications and does not work for sinusitis.

Vitamin d deficiency in e.N.T. Patients.

A prospective study to observe the prevalence of deficiency of vitamin D in out patients of otolaryngology clinic at Indian Institute of ear diseases, Muzaffarnagar. The patients attending outpatient of otolaryngology clinic with various complaints and not responding to conventional treatment were advised for assessment of vitamin D [25 (OH)D] level in blood. The age, sex, occupation, colour of skin, chief complaints, obesity, provisional diagnosis, and incidence of sun exposure was noted in all cases.