Nasal polyps are benign inflammatory masses, arising from the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses. They are considered to be a subgroup of chronic rhinosinusitis, and clinical diagnosis is made on the basis of the presence of sinonasal symptoms for more than 3 months and the visualization of polyps in the nasal cavity. Continue reading
Category Archives: Otolaryngology
Diagnostic Criteria for the Classification of Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a syndrome characterized by paroxysms of glottic obstruction due to true vocal cord adduction resulting in symptoms such as dyspnea and noisy breathing.
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Differential Diagnosis of Acute Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by brief spinning sensations, usually lasting less than 1 minute, which are generally induced by a change in head position with respect to gravity.
Definition of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
A diagnosis of AOM requires:
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a history of acute onset of signs and symptoms,
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the presence of middle-ear effusion (MEE), and
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signs and symptoms of middle-ear inflammation.
Diagnostic Criteria for Meniere's Disease
Meniere´s disease is defined as recurrent, spontaneous episodic vertigo, hearing loss, aural fullness and tinnitus. Recurrent endolymphatic hypertension (hydrops) is believed to cause the episodes.
According to the guidelines from AAO-HNS Committee of Hearing and Equilibrium the three major symptoms are described as follows:
