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HIV in ear, nose and throat 😖
Unveiling the Intriguing Manifestations of HIV in ENT Introduction:Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a global health concern, affects various systems in the body, including the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT). The complex interactions between HIV and the ENT region can lead to a diverse range of manifestations. Let’s embark on a captivating journey to explore the…
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Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Prolonged Itraconazole Therapy as Sole Treatment for Patients with Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis B Shah MS et. al. First published: 28 June 2023 Abstract Background Currently, the mainstay of treatment for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is surgical debridement along with topical or systemic steroids. However, prolonged systemic steroid therapy comes with side effects and is also…
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Novel bipolar radiofrequency device (Aerin) improve nasal valve collapse?
Could the use of a new novel bipolar radiofrequency device (Aerin) improve nasal valve collapse? A systematic review and meta-analysis Manuele Casale et. al. Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery volume 52, Article number: 42 (2023) Abstract Background Surgical treatment for nasal obstruction caused by nasal valve collapse requires a significant recovery period and risks of complications, while…
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Tinnitus Update 🙂
Efficacy of Tailor-Made Notched Music Training Versus Tinnitus Retraining Therapy in Adults With Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Tong, Zhaopeng; Deng, Wenting; Huang, Xiayin; Dong, Hanwen; Li, Jiahong; Zhao, Fei; Chen, Guisheng; Zhou, Xueqing; Li, Hongyu; Lan, Liping; Huang, Hemei; Chen, Yu-Chen; Zheng, Yiqing; Cai, Yuexin Ear and Hearing. 44(4):670-681, July/August 2023. Objectives:…
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Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)- review of Biologic agents’ efficacy
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) treated with omalizumab, dupilumab or mepolizumab: review of the current knowledge towards an attempt to compare agents’ efficacy – A systematic review Abstract Background The heterogeneity of existing studies, along with the fact that there are no published head-to-head trials, are the main reasons for the lack of guidelines…


































