Technological breakthroughs in physics are often adapted and incorporated into the ever growing field of otolaryngology. When first discovered, “The Incredible Laser” had promised to be science’s new “Aladdin’s l...Technological breakthroughs in physics are often adapted and incorporated into the ever growing field of otolaryngology. When first discovered, “The Incredible Laser” had promised to be science’s new “Aladdin’s lamp”, it can “light up the moon”, “kill instantly”, or “perform miracle surgery” [1]. Although not quite fulfilling these roles, laser technology has been a key element in the development of endolaryngeal surgery. This article looks at the invention of Laser and it’s progression into an invaluable tool in the field of laryngeal surgery.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a highly infectious disease and was designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization(WHO)on March 11,2020.There are no classical manifestations of the disease.The most preval...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a highly infectious disease and was designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization(WHO)on March 11,2020.There are no classical manifestations of the disease.The most prevalent symptoms include fever,cough,dyspnea,myalgia and headache.The main route of transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 is through the upper respiratory tract.Therefore,it is not strange to find different ear,nose and throat(ENT)symptoms in individuals infected with this virus.Olfactory dysfunction is a common feature of COVID-19;either it is the only presenting symptom or it accompanies other manifestations of the disease.Other otolaryngological features such as sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL),dysphonia,nasal obstruction,sore throat,etc.are less frequent manifestations of COVID-19.These features,in addition,to being presented early in the disease process,certain long-standing symptoms like parosmia,dysphonia,and persistent deafness,are other characteristics of the disease.Geographical variation in otorhinolaryngological prevalence is another problem with this debilitating disease.Local and systemic adverse effects(local site injection pain,fever,myalgia,headache,and others)of the COVID-19 vaccines are more frequent than otolaryngological side effects(anosmia,hyposmia,Bell’s palsy,SSNHL,etc.).We aimed in this review to summarize the early and persistent ENT symptoms of COVID-19 or after the various COVID-19 vaccines.展开更多
文摘Technological breakthroughs in physics are often adapted and incorporated into the ever growing field of otolaryngology. When first discovered, “The Incredible Laser” had promised to be science’s new “Aladdin’s lamp”, it can “light up the moon”, “kill instantly”, or “perform miracle surgery” [1]. Although not quite fulfilling these roles, laser technology has been a key element in the development of endolaryngeal surgery. This article looks at the invention of Laser and it’s progression into an invaluable tool in the field of laryngeal surgery.
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a highly infectious disease and was designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization(WHO)on March 11,2020.There are no classical manifestations of the disease.The most prevalent symptoms include fever,cough,dyspnea,myalgia and headache.The main route of transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 is through the upper respiratory tract.Therefore,it is not strange to find different ear,nose and throat(ENT)symptoms in individuals infected with this virus.Olfactory dysfunction is a common feature of COVID-19;either it is the only presenting symptom or it accompanies other manifestations of the disease.Other otolaryngological features such as sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL),dysphonia,nasal obstruction,sore throat,etc.are less frequent manifestations of COVID-19.These features,in addition,to being presented early in the disease process,certain long-standing symptoms like parosmia,dysphonia,and persistent deafness,are other characteristics of the disease.Geographical variation in otorhinolaryngological prevalence is another problem with this debilitating disease.Local and systemic adverse effects(local site injection pain,fever,myalgia,headache,and others)of the COVID-19 vaccines are more frequent than otolaryngological side effects(anosmia,hyposmia,Bell’s palsy,SSNHL,etc.).We aimed in this review to summarize the early and persistent ENT symptoms of COVID-19 or after the various COVID-19 vaccines.
