In patients with suspected CRS based on symptoms but with normal endoscopic findings, an upfront CT scan is a viable option prior to initiating empiric medical therapy.
What Is the Role of Laryngoscopy in Angioedema Isolated to the Lips, Without Laryngeal Symptoms?
Patients with isolated face and lip angioedema, with no signs/symptoms of laryngeal and pharyngeal involvement, can be individually assessed for the need of laryngoscopy.
Are Neuromodulating Medications Effective for Treatment of Chronic Neurogenic Cough?
The use of neuromodulators appears to be helpful in patients with chronic idiopathic/ neurogenic cough
Is Laryngeal Framework Surgery Safe in the Radiated Larynx?
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Should Adult Surgical Tracheostomies Include a Bjork Flap?
Available evidence suggests the clear safety of the bjork flap, but there is not enough of it to recommend it at this time
What Is the Best Management of Asymptomatic Unilateral Tonsillar Enlargement?
There is little evidence to support that UTE always requires tonsillectomy to rule out lymphoma
Is Mitomycin C Useful as an Adjuvant Therapy in Endoscopic Treatment of Laryngotracheal Stenosis?
Clinical studies suggest that adjunctive MMC application may delay but not prevent recurrence of airway stenosis
Do Corticosteroids Improve Outcomes in Peritonsillar Abscess?
The use of systemic corticosteroids in PTA can reduce pain and trismus, resulting in an earlier return to normal diet and activities
Longitudinal studies suggest e-cigarettes to be no more effective than already existing smoking cessation product
Longitudinal studies suggest e-cigarettes to be no more effective than already existing smoking cessation product
What Is the Role of Flap Reconstruction in Salvage Total Laryngectomy?
The choice of flap used in onlay reconstruction depends on patient factors, donor site morbidity, and the availability of technical expertise for microvascular anastomosis