Evaluation of Gustatory Function in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the mucosa of the nasal cavity and nasal sinuses. Many patients with CRS complain of gustatory dysfunction which affects their quality of life. To assess the gustatory function and acuity in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis using taste strips.

Swallowing Problems after Thyroidectomy.

 Thyroidectomy is a common procedure. Certain swallowing problems could happen after this surgery and affect the quality of life of the patient.  To evaluate swallowing after thyroidectomy in the early and late postoperative periods and to correlate subjective and objective parameters.