2026 June - 15 articles
Radiotherapy is central to the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and selected sinonasal malignancies, but sinonasal toxicity remains incompletely characterized. Radiation-induced rhinosinusitis (RIR) is increasingly recognized after head-and-neck...
Background: Oroantral communication (OAC) represents a pathological communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus, most commonly occurring after extraction of posterior maxillary teeth. Despite being considered a rare complication, it...
Sinonasal malignancies are rare, accounting for fewer than 3% of head and neck cancers, but their early presentation often overlaps with benign rhinosinusitis. Unilateral nasal obstruction, rhinorrhoea, facial pressure, and intermittent epistaxis may...
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is characterized by bilateral and multifocal polyps and has been shown to decrease health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Standard treatment includes steroids and endoscopic sinus surgery. Office-bas...
Powered instruments such as drills are commonly used in the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure, also known as Draf III frontal sinusotomy. However, the use of drills may be associated with increased bone exposure, prolonged postoperative healing,...
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disease traditionally defined and assessed by sinonasal symptoms such as nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, facial pressure, and olfactory dysfunction. However, the burden of CRS extends beyond the...
Air pollution represents a critical yet modifiable factor influencing the recurrence and progression of upper-airway infections. This review explores the molecular, immunological, and environmental mechanisms linking airborne pollutants to recurrent...
Background: Central compartment atopic disease (CCAD) is a recently developed terminology used to describe a specific phenotype of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The aim of this study is to provide a thorough analysis of the clinical and radiological...
Computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses is essential in diagnosing odontogenic chronic rhinosinusitis. Treatment primarily targets the dental focus, with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) indicated when necessary. Assessing CT findings using t...
Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently coexist, sharing inflammatory and anatomical pathways consistent with the “United Airway”. This review examines the synergistic dysfunction linking thes...
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a persistent inflammatory disorder of the nasal and paranasal mucosa, typically attributed to local infection or anatomical obstruction. However, recent evidence suggests that CRS may also reflect systemic inflammatory...
Previous cases of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) caused by fungal sinusitis have been reported, but mainly in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of fungal sinusitis masquerading as trigeminal neuralgia in an immunocompetent patient and discuss...
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, genetically heterogeneous disorder of motile cilia that leads to impaired mucociliary clearance and recurrent airway infections. Children with PCD often present with ear and sinus disease resembling common...
Asthma is a multifactorial respiratory condition affected by demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors. Recognizing sex-related differences in risk factors may help develop personalized preventive strategies and ultimately enhance clinical outcome...
Environmental microplastic pollution is rising, and the recent literature reflects these conditions primarily by focusing on the effects of microplastics in the human lung and gut region. Despite the specific prevalence of airborne microplastics, the...
