Objective: To compare the severity of symptoms of patients diagnosed with Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (eCRSwNP) versus Non - Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (non-eCRSwNP) using the Filipino Sinonasal Outcome Test (Filipino SNOT 22) and determine the most common symptoms experienced by patients with eCRSwNP versus non-eCRSwNP. : Methods Design: Cross-Sectional Study Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital Participants: A total of 68 patients diagnosed with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (CRSwNP) from November 7, 2018 to August 31, 2022 were included in the study. Results: Of the 68 patients included in the study, 33 (48.5%) had non-eCRSwNP while 35 (51.5%) had eCRSwNP. The age of the patients with non-eCRSwNP group was 50.6 + 18.45 and those with eCRSwNP was 52.9 + 16.6 years old. Non-eCRSwNP patients had a lower mean Filipino SNOT 22 score of 39.7 ± 16.1 compared with eCRSwNP with a score of 62.7± 13.5. The non-eCRSwNP patients had symptom severity classified as mild in 2 (6.1%), moderate in 25 (75.8%) and severe in 6 (18.2%) based on Filipino SNOT-22. Among the eCRSwNP group, majority of the patients, 29 (82.9%) were classified as severe, 6 (17.1%) as moderate, and none with mild severity. Using the Filipino SNOT 22, the most common symptoms of patients with eCRSwNP were item 2 (baradong ilong; nasal blockage) at 28.6%, then item 7 (malapot na sipon; thick nasal discharge) at 25.7%, Item 8 (pagbabara ng tenga; ear fullness) and item 12 (pagkawala/ pagkabawas ng panlasa/ pang amoy; decreased sense of smell/taste) were tied at 14.3%, item 13 (hirap sa pagtulog; difficulty falling asleep) at 25.7%, and item 17 (pagkapagod; fatigue during the day) at 31.4% while patients with no-eCRSwNP were noted with item 2 (baradong ilong; nasal blockage) at 48.5%, followed by item 4 (hindi tumitigil na pagtulo ng sipon; runny nose) at 21.2%, item 11 (pananakit ng mukha; facial pain) at 33.3%, Item 7 (malapot na sipon; thick nasal discharge) at 18.2%, and item 20 (pagiging irritable/pagkainis; irritability) at 21.2%. Conclusion Our present study suggests that the higher the SNOT 22 score, the more likely it is to be eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis. Although nasal blockage was the most common symptom found in both patients with eCRSwNP and non-eCRSwNP, patients with thick nasal discharge, decreased sense of smell/taste and ear fullness were more likely to be suffering from eCRSwNP, while patients with runny nose, facial pain and thick nasal discharge were more likely to have non-eCRSwNP.
Sinusitis ; Endoscopic Surgical Procedure ; Endoscopy ; SNOT-22 ; Sino-Nasal Outcome Test ; Nasal Blockage ; Nasal Obstruction

Humans ; Nasal Obstruction/surgery* ; Nasal Septum/surgery* ; Rhinoplasty

OBJECTIVES: To compare the operation time, subjective and objective outcomes of septoplasty with three high-tension line resection and two high-tension line resection. METHODS: A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted to identify patients with septal deviation and symptomatic nasal obstruction. The patients were classified into a three high-tension line resection and senior physician group (Group A), a two high-tension line resection and senior physician group (Group B), a three high-tension line resection and junior physician group (Group C), a two high-tension line resection and junior physician group (Group D). In addition, according to whether there were the anterior deviation, some of patients were also divided into a three high-tension line resection and anterior deviation group (Group E) and a two high-tension line resection and anterior deviation group (Group F). The operation time was recorded. The patients completed the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale (subjective symptom), nasal endoscopy (bodily sign) and rhinomanometry (objective examination) before and 6 months after septoplasty. The operation time and the efficacy were compared between three high-tension line resection operation and two high-tension line resection operation. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the operation time between the Group A and the Group B ( CONCLUSIONS The effect of septoplasty with two high-tension line resection is as good as septoplasty with three high-tension line resection. The septoplasty with two high-tension line resection is more suitable to junior physician because it is easier and the operation time is shorter.
Humans ; Nasal Obstruction/surgery* ; Nasal Septum/surgery* ; Prospective Studies ; Rhinoplasty ; Treatment Outcome

Computer Simulation ; Humans ; Hydrodynamics ; Nasal Cavity ; Nasal Obstruction ; Nose Diseases

Objective: To compare subjective nasal airflow and overall pain score (as well as safety and added cost of) using an improvised nasal airway tube (nasogastric tube) versus nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). Methods: Design: Quasi - Experimental Prospective Cohort Study Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital Participants: Twenty-six (26) consecutive patients aged 18 to 77 years old diagnosed with CRSwNP who underwent ESS were alternately assigned to an experimental group (A) of 13, where an improvised nasal airway (nasogastric) tube was placed in addition to the nasal pack or a control group (B) of 13 with nasal packing alone. Results: There was a significant difference in subjective nasal airflow between experimental (A) and control (B) groups during the immediate postoperative period where the mean subjective airflow was 8.07 and 0.00 over 10.00, respectively. No significant difference was noted between the groups in terms of age, gender, severity of polyposis and overall pain score. No complications such as bleeding, Toxic Shock Syndrome, vestibular or alar injury and septal necrosis were noted immediately post-op and after one week follow-up in both groups. An approximate cost of PhP 25 was added to group A. Conclusion: An improvised nasal airway using a nasogastric tube provides adequate airflow without additional pain in the immediate postoperative period. It is safe to use and an affordable option for patients in need of nasal airway stents residing in areas where a preformed nasal packing with incorporated tube stent is not available.
stents ; nasal obstruction ; nasal polyps ; sinusitis

An enlarged inferior turbinate is a predisposing factor for difficult nasotracheal intubation. We describe a case of successful nasotracheal intubation by induced outfracture of the inferior turbinate during maxillofacial surgery, and discuss the importance of adequate airway evaluation and anesthetic management for successful nasal intubation.
Causality ; Humans ; Intubation ; Nasal Obstruction ; Surgery, Oral ; Turbinates

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare epithelial neuroendocrine malignancy and is preferentially located in gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Cases of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma have been reported in many other locations, including the thymus, gallbladder, prostate, larynx, salivary glands, nasopharynx, tonsil and mastoid. However, primary sinonasal large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma never have been reported in Korea. We experienced a case of primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from left maxillary sinus recently. A 82-year-old male patient presented with nasal obstruction and epistaxis. The biopsy revealed large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with poor differentiation. After a general evaluation, the patient was staged as cT3N0M0. The patient was treated by combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy. We report this rare case with literature review.
Aged, 80 and over ; Biopsy ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine ; Drug Therapy ; Epistaxis ; Gallbladder ; Gastrointestinal Tract ; Humans ; Korea ; Larynx ; Male ; Mastoid ; Maxillary Sinus ; Nasal Obstruction ; Nasopharynx ; Palatine Tonsil ; Pancreas ; Prostate ; Radiotherapy ; Salivary Glands ; Thymus Gland

Woakes' syndrome is a group of disease which include recurrent nasal polyps resulting in the broadening of the nasal pyramid, the onset of hypoplasia of frontal sinus and bronchiectasis, as well as the production of mucous discharge. Children and young adults are mostly susceptible to Woakes' syndrome due to the plasticity of the bone. Even though the exact etiology is unknown, genetic factor is thought to be influential because it is often diagnosed in siblings. Otolaryngologically, the mainstream method of removing nasal polyp by endoscopic sinus surgery as well as topical or systemic treatment can be helpful. We report two siblings who visited our clinic both complaining of nasal obstruction. The patients presented with recurrent nasal polyps and showed signs of bronchiectasis, which led to the diagnosis of Woakes' syndrome. These rare cases are presented here with a review of related literature.
Bronchiectasis ; Child ; Diagnosis ; Fibrinogen ; Frontal Sinus ; Humans ; Methods ; Nasal Obstruction ; Nasal Polyps ; Plastics ; Siblings ; Young Adult

A nasal septal abscess results from the collection of purulent fluid between the cartilage of bony septum and overlying mucoperichondrium or mucoperiosteum. Unless early diagnosis and surgical treatment are performed, serious complications such as cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, sepsis, and saddle nose may occur. We report a case of septal abscess and sphenoid sinusitis that occurred after dental implant. A 74-year-old female with diabetes and liver cirrhosis was referred to the hospital for management of rapidly aggravated perinasal pain, nasal obstruction, and headache. The patient had undergone dental implant in the right upper incisor area 6 days ago. A CT revealed septal abscess and bilateral sphenoid sinusitis. The patient was operated upon to drain septal abscess, and both sphenoid sinuses were opened widely.
Abscess ; Aged ; Cartilage ; Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis ; Dental Implants ; Early Diagnosis ; Female ; Headache ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; Incisor ; Liver Cirrhosis ; Nasal Obstruction ; Nasal Septum ; Nose ; Sepsis ; Sphenoid Sinus ; Sphenoid Sinusitis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to review the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of benign and malignant nasal septal tumors. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of 34 patients who underwent the treatment for nasal septal tumor between 2004 and 2015 were included in this study. Demographic characteristics, sinonasal chief complaints, size and localization of nasal septal tumor, imaging findings, surgical method, histopathologic results, treatment outcomes, and postoperative complications were reviewed. RESULTS: Of the 34 patients with nasal septal tumor used in this study, 22 (64.7%) had benign tumors and 12 (35.3%) had malignant tumors. The most common sinonasal complaint of both benign and malignant nasal septal tumors was nasal obstruction. The most common benign tumor was inverted papilloma (n=7), whereas the most common malignant tumors were malignant melanoma (n=2), plasmacytoma (n=2), and metastatic carcinoma (n=2). All patients except two cases underwent endoscopic tumor removal. There were 4 recurrences in malignant nasal septal tumors. There was no recurrence in benign tumors. No major complications resulting from surgical intervention were found. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic surgery with complete excision is a safe and effective procedure for benign nasal septal tumors. Recurrence is more common in malignant nasal septal tumor. Therefore, long term follow-ups with regular radiologic and endoscopic examinations are necessary for patients with malignant nasal septal tumor.
Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Melanoma ; Methods ; Nasal Obstruction ; Nasal Septum ; Papilloma, Inverted ; Plasmacytoma ; Postoperative Complications ; Radiotherapy ; Recurrence