This content is machine translated Common ENT disorders: Acute tonsillitis Distinguish glandular fever from bacterial causes A combination of history, clinical manifestations, and laboratory findings is required to distinguish a viral genesis of acute angina tonsillaris from bacterial causes. The Centor and McIsaac criteria are a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Perspectives for CRSwNP therapy. New approaches in the pipeline Currently, there are two approved biologics for the treatment of CRS and polyposis nasi: dupilumab and omalizumab. However, several other therapeutic options are currently in development, some of which are…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Off-label use of dupilumab 16-year-old can breathe again Physicians from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg were dealing with a 16-year-old patient with a particularly pronounced chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRScNP)…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vocal Cord Dysfunction “Fear you have to understand as a doctor”. A patient suffers from spontaneous, intense to life-threatening shortness of breath, triggered by stress or physical exertion and accompanied by coughing – in everyday life, the diagnosis of bronchial asthma…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Behçet's disease Apremilast approved for the treatment of oral aphthae Behçet’s disease is a rare, chronic, multisystemic inflammatory disease that causes vasculitis. Oral aphthae occur in more than 97% of affected individuals and are associated with significant impairment of quality…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Cystitis When going to the toilet becomes a pain! About 50-70% of all women have cystitis at least once a year. Repeated bladder infections occur in approximately 5-10% of cases. Phytotherapeutic preparations based on nasturtium and horseradish can provide…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis The right nose with biologics Rhinosinusitis is divided into two groups: chronic with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and those without (CRSsNP). It is a common disease, affecting about 11% of the population throughout Europe. Therapeutic options…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness With ginkgo extract against swaying soils Dizziness is one of the unpleasant side effects of aging. Usually, disorders in the vestibular system or balance perception are responsible. However, it may also be a result of declining…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis In which cases are antibiotics indicated? Sinusitis is one of the most common infectious diseases in children and adults, and antibiotics are often prescribed. However, in contrast to chronic rhinosinusitis, antibiosis is rarely necessary in the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age Peripherally or centrally determined? In elderly patients, symptoms of vertigo are common. A systematic clinical examination can identify the most common causes. A careful medical history is essential. There are several diagnostic index tests…
