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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Behavior, Chronic Disease and Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2023 | Viewed by 5739

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Dr. Antonino Maniaci

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Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", ENT Section, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
Interests: rhinology; OSA; otology; laryngology; machine learning

Prof. Dr. Salvatore Cocuzza

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Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F.Ingrassia, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
Interests: CRS; allergy; rhinitis; biologics; nasal polyps; quality of life; sinusitis

Prof. Dr. Ignazio La Mantia

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Dear Colleagues,

Sinonasal disorders possess an extremely wide prevalence in the population and considerably affect the patient's quality of life. The diagnosis and treatment of nasal pathologies benefits from ever more current technological innovations, both in the medical and surgical fields. Surgical approaches could employ technologies such as cryosurgery, laser, electrocautery, molecular quantum resonance, and the recently introduced Kinetic oscillation stimulation at the expense of more aggressive traditional methods. The primary objective remains the preservation of the mucosa and the restoration of a physiological mucociliary clearance. On the other hand, the complete understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying dysventilation and chronic nasal inflammation permitted the introduction of molecular target therapies such as the recently approved monoclonal drugs.

Another relevant aspect in chronic inflammatory pathology of the nasal sinus is multifactoriality, which involves multiple environmental, immunological, and genetic factors. Although several potential etiological agents have been recognized as allergic comorbidities, specific microbes, mucociliary disorders, and altered epithelial barriers, the etiology remains unclear. Recent advances in culture-independent molecular techniques have improved understanding of the interactions between upper airway microbiota and chronic inflammation states and the usefulness of genetic screening as a useful predictor of relapse and treatment response.

The current monoclonal biological therapy, exploiting these pathways, has shown promising results on tissue remodeling, the control of the inflammatory immune response, the metabolism of arachidonic acid up to the recovery of mucociliary clearance, and the sense of smell of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

Our Special Issue aims to show the different facets of the most current therapies in the rhinology field, enhancing the increasingly less invasive approaches aimed at restoring the nasal sinus function and understanding through the most recent diagnostics available, such as may be the most promising treatment targets.

We are prioritizing high-quality original studies, but also welcome well-designed meta-analyses and reviews. We look forward to your contribution.

Dr. Antonino Maniaci
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Cocuzza
Prof. Dr. Ignazio La Mantia
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Keywords

minimally invasive surgical treatment
turbinate surgery, smell and nasal mucociliary clearance
CRS, allergy, rhinitis
Th2 inflammation
biologics
nasal polyps
quality of life
sinusitis
dupilumab
omalizumab
mepolizumab
nasal microbiome
nasal polymorphisms
nasal genetics

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Management of Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea—Experience from Three Southeast Asian Countries

Farah Dayana Zahedi

Somasundaram Subramaniam

Pornthep Kasemsiri

Chenthilnathan Periasamy

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Baharudin Abdullah

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(21), 13847; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192113847 - 25 Oct 2022

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Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea requires proper management to avoid disastrous consequences. The objectives of this study were to ascertain the patient characteristics, etiologies, sites of defect, skull base configurations, methods of investigation, and management outcomes of CSF rhinorrhea. Methods: A retrospective study was performed over 4 years involving three surgeons from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Hospital records were reviewed to determine the patients’ characteristics, the causes and sites of leaks, methods of investigation, skull base configurations, choices of treatment, and outcomes. Results: A total of 15 cases (7 traumatic and 8 non-traumatic) were included. Imaging was performed in all cases. The most common site of leakage was the cribriform plate (9/15 cases). The mean ± SD of the Keros heights were 4.43 ± 1.66 (right) and 4.21 ± 1.76 mm (left). Type II Keros was the most common (60%). The mean ± SD angles of the cribriform plate slope were 51.91 ± 13.43 degrees (right) and 63.54 ± 12.64 degrees (left). A class II Gera configuration was the most common (80%). All except two patients were treated with endonasal endoscopic surgical repair, with a success rate of 92.3%. A multilayered repair technique was used in all patients except one. The mean ± SD postoperative hospital stay was 9.07 ± 6.17 days. Conclusions: Non-traumatic CSF rhinorrhea outnumbered traumatic CSF rhinorrhea, with the most common site of leak at the cribriform plate. Imaging plays an important role in investigation, and Gera classification appears to be better than Keros classification for evaluating risk. Both conservative and surgical repairs are practiced with successful outcomes. Endonasal endoscopic CSF leak repair is the mainstay treatment. Full article

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Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Congenital Choanal Atresia: Predictive Factors of Surgical Stability and Healing Outcomes

Salvatore Ferlito

Antonino Maniaci

Alberto Giulio Dragonetti

Salvatore Cocuzza

Jerome Rene Lechien

Christian Calvo-Henríquez

Juan Maza-Solano

Luca Giovanni Locatello

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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(15), 9084; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159084 - 26 Jul 2022

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Background: To assess the long-term outcomes and independent predictors of surgical success of a one-stage minimally invasive surgical procedure for congenital choanal atresia (C.C.A.). Methods: a retrospective multicentric study was conducted between 2010 and 2022. An endonasal endoscopic approach was performed in 38 unilateral or bilateral C.C.A. children. All the patients were clinically and radiologically assessed and followed for at least 2 years. Seven outcome measures were applied. Consequently, surgical success was correlated with all the independent variables reported. Results: 18/38 (47.36%) patients presented normal postoperative healing, 8/38 (21.05) had moderate restenosis (<50%), while 12/38 (31.57%) cases were severe (>50%), requiring a surgical revision. No statistical significance was found for average hospital stay between stenosis >50% and <50% patients (p = 0.802) and postoperative pain (p = 0.075); instead, the severe restenosis group demonstrated a higher delay of breast suction (p < 0.001). Among the independent variables predictors of surgical success, the presence of Charge syndrome and rhinopharyngeal stenosis demonstrated higher risks for surgical revision (OR: 4.00, 95% CI: 0.57–28.01, and OR: 2.75, 95% CI: 0.55–13.69, respectively). On the contrary, the hypoplastic inferior turbinate and bilateral C.C.A. showed a lower risk for severe restenosis by a higher endoscopic surgical space and creating a single larger opening (OR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.22–3.52, and OR: 0.45, 95% CI: 0.10–2.08). Conclusion: Several independent variables could influence the surgical success after C.C.A. endoscopic repair; however, more high-quality evidence is needed to generate an effective predictive model. Full article

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Reshaping the Management of Allergic Rhinitis in Primary Care: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Baharudin Abdullah

Kornkiat Snidvongs

Niken Lestari Poerbonegoro

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Budi Sutikno

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(20), 13632; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013632 - 20 Oct 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to the delivery of healthcare for patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) following its disruption and impact on the healthcare system with profound implications. Reliance on self-care for AR symptom management was substantial during the pandemic with many patients encouraged to only seek in-person medical care when necessary. The advantage of digital technology becomes apparent when patients and healthcare providers had to change and adapt their method of interaction from the regular physical face-to-face consultation to telehealth and mobile health in the provision of care. Despite the pandemic and the ever-evolving post pandemic situation, optimal management of AR remains paramount for both patients and healthcare professionals. A reshaping of the delivery of care is essential to accomplish this goal. In this paper, we present what we have learned about AR management during the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of digital technology in revolutionizing AR healthcare, screening assessment in the identification and differentiation of common upper respiratory conditions, and a framework to facilitate the management of AR in primary care. Full article

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