Analysis of findings of ear, nose, and throat exam of some freshmen in military college entrance examination in Shandong Province / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To analyze the ear, nose, and throat exam of some freshmen in the military college entrance examination in Shandong Province in 2020 and to facilitate adolescent targeted health promotion.@*Methods@#The 1 411 freshmen participating in the military college entrance examination in Jinan, Zibo and Weifang of Shandong Province were included. The ear, nose, and throat exam were performed by professionals using electric otoscope, 5 meter whispering test, and front rhinoscope.@*Results@#Nasal septal deviation and hypertrophy of inferior turbinate accounted for the highest proportion. Among 489 cases of nasal septum deviation, the detection rate of Jinan (15.97%) was significantly lower than that of Weifang (43.60%) and Zibo (46.53%) ( χ 2=63.32， P <0.05). For deviation of nasal septum, the detection rate in students with urban residence (31.53%) was significantly lower than that of rural students (39.03%) ( χ 2=4.11， P <0.05). Seventy two cases of inferior turbinate hyperplasia were detected, and the detection rate in Jinan (2.99%) was significantly lower than that in Weifang (6.51%) and Zibo (6.04%) ( χ 2=6.63， P <0.05). The detection rate of tonsil hypertrophy was significantly lower in boys (4.63%), students from urban area (3.94%), compared with that of girls(9.56%) and rural students (6.70%) ( χ 2=5.35，4.86， P <0.05). In pharyngeal examination, tonsil hyperplasia was the most common condition of enlarged tonsils ( n =214), which was significantly higher in Jinan(22.36%) than that of Weifang (11.71 %) and Zibo (10.74%) ( χ 2=22.39， P <0.05), and was significantly lower in boys (14.38%) and rural students (12.40%) than that in girls (22.79%) and urban students (17.24%) ( χ 2=4.70，4.65， P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Nasal septum deviation and tonsil hypertrophy are the most prevalent upper airway diseases among freshmen participating in the military college entrance examination. Prevention and treatment of nasopharynx diseases should be emphasized.

Caracterización de las manifestaciones otorrinolaringológicas en pacientes con infección por VIH/Sida en la ciudad de Cartagena / Characterization of the otorrinolaringological manifestations in patients with HIV/AIDS infection in the city of Cartagena

Introducción: en Colombia, la incidencia por virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) ha ido en aumento; la ciudad de Cartagena tiene una de las más altas del país. Las manifestaciones otorrinolaringológicas en personas con VIH se estiman entre un 20%-80%, lo que genera un gran impacto en la calidad de vida. Objetivo: determinar las características epidemiológicas y las manifestaciones otorrinolaringológicas en un grupo de personas con VIH/Sida de la ciudad de Cartagena. Metodología: diseño observacional descriptivo de corte transversal y prospectivo. Se recolectó información de pacientes con VIH de la ciudad de Cartagena, que asistieron a dos centros médicos. Se les aplicó un cuestionario para obtener datos epidemiológicos, signos y síntomas otorrinolaringológicos, así como un examen físico otorrinolaringológico completo. Resultados: se incluyeron 150 pacientes en el estudio, con una media de edad de 31 años, 59,3% del género masculino y 40,7% del femenino. El antecedente patológico no otorrinolaringológico más frecuente fue la coinfección por sífilis en un 10%; el otorrinolaringológico fue la sinusitis y la candidiasis oral, cada uno con un 3,3%. El 73% de los pacientes manifestó alteración otorrinolaringológica en el momento de la evaluación. Las más frecuentes fueron las otológicas, con el 39,9% de los pacientes. Además, se observó una relación estadísticamente significativa entre los conteos de CD4 y hallazgos como disfonía en laringe (p = 0,045). Conclusiones: las manifestaciones otológicas fueron las más frecuentes en nuestro medio y se encontró una relación entre el conteo de CD4 y las manifestaciones laríngeas de la enfermedad.

Introduction: In Colombia, the incidence of the disease has been increasing and Cartagena has the highest numbers of the country. Otorhinolaryngological manifestations in people with HIV/AIDS are estimated between 20%-80% generating a great impact on quality of life. Objective: To determine the epidemiological characteristics and otorhinolaryngological manifestations in a group of people with HIV / AIDS in the city of Cartagena. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective design. Information was collected from patients with HIV from the city of Cartagena who attended 2 medical centers, a questionnaire was applied to obtain epidemiological data, otorhinolaryngological signs and symptoms, as well as a complete otorhinolaryngological physical examination. Results: 150 patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 31 years, 59.3% male and 40.7% female. The most frequent non-otorhinolaryngological pathological antecedent was syphilis coinfection in 10% and otorhinolaryngological, sinusitis and oral candidiasis each with 3.3%. 73% of the patients at the time of the evaluation manifested otorhinolaryngological alteration, the otological ones being the most frequent with 39.9% of the patients. Furthermore, a significant relationship was observed between CD4 counts and findings such as laryngeal dysphonia (p = 0.045). Conclusions: The otological manifestations were the most frequent in our environment and a relationship was found between the CD4 count and the laryngeal manifestations of the disease.

Metrological Analysis and Evaluation of Acupuncture-Treated Ophthalmologic and Otorhinolaryngologic Disease Spectrum in Modern Literature / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To review year 1954-2016 literature on acupuncture treatment of ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic diseases and objectively reflect modern acupuncture-treated ophthalmologic and otorhino- laryngologic disease spectrum by literature metrology and evaluation to give full play to the advantage of acupuncture medicine.Method A statistical analysis was made by a method of metrological analysis according to the data from "China acupuncture-moxibustion information databank".Results and Conclusion The number of documents on acupuncture treatment of ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic diseases increased gradually. The proportion of clinical research literature to the annual total literature also increased gradually. Acupuncture-treated ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic disease spectrum had 85 kinds of diseases. From multi-angle data analysis, the ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic diseases against which acupuncture is effective were allergic rhinitis, deafness, myopia and tinnitus. Acupuncture is worthy to be popularized and applied to clinical treatment of ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic diseases. Acupuncture-treated ophthalmologic and otorhinolaryngologic disease spectrum is still in a primary stage and needs further study and evaluation.

Epidemiología digital como herramienta para la evaluación de enfermedades del oído y la vía aérea en Colombia, durante los años 2012-2014: Un estudio ecológico / Digital epidemiology as a tool for the evaluation of ear and airway diseases in Colombia, during the years 2012-2014: An ecological study

Introducción: Las tecnologías de información y la facilidad de acceso a grandes volúmenes de datos "big data" están revolucionando la epidemiología. Objetivo: Analizar datos del sistema integral de Información "SISPRO" del Ministerio de Salud para obtener los motivos más frecuentes de consulta en otorrinolaringología en consulta externa y urgencias. Diseño: Estudio descriptivo ecológico. Metodología: En SISPRO se usaron los códigos CIE-10 para analizar los datos de atención en salud para patologías de oído (H60-H959) y vía aérea superior (J00-J399). Resultados: Los principales motivos de consulta incluyen: infecciones de la vía aérea superior (rinofaringitis, faringitis, amigdalitis, otitis media aguda e infecciones no especificadas) con 14.935.729 atenciones, 7.877.189 personas atendidas y un promedio de 1,9 consultas por persona; Rinitis (1.760.055 atenciones, 899.349 personas y 1,96 consultas/persona); Vértigo (1.632.012 atenciones, 686.470 personas y 2,38 consultas/persona); Cerumen impactado (554.744 atenciones, 296.324 personas y 18,76 consultas/persona); Hipoacusia (853.047 atenciones, 366.037 personas y 2,33 consultas/persona). La relación entre el número de atenciones en consulta externa vs urgencias es de 281,66 (hipoacusia), 126,23 (Rinitis), 37,2 (Cerumen impactado), 10,73 (vértigo) y 6,9 (infecciones). Conclusión: La epidemiología digital es una herramienta útil en la práctica de ORL. Las enfermedades infecciosas son la principal causa de atención en ORL.

Introduction: Information technologies and the ease of access to large volumes of data "big data" are revolutionizing epidemiology. Objective: Analyze data from the Comprehensive Information System "SISPRO" of the Ministry of Health, to obtain the most frequent reasons for consultation in otorhinolaryngology in outpatient and emergency departments. Design: ecological descriptive study. Methods: In SISPRO, ICD-10 codes were used to analyze health care data for ear (H60-H959) and upper airway (J00-J399) pathologies. Results: The main reasons for consultation included: upper airway infections (rhinopharyngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute otitis media and unspecified infections) with 14,935,729 attentions, 7,877,189 people attended and an average of 1.9 consultations per person; Rhinitis (1,760,055 attentions, 899,349 people and 1.96 consultations / person); Vertigo (1,632,012 attentions, 686,470 people and 2,38 consultations / person; Cerumen impacted (554,744 attentions, 296,324 people and 18,76 consultations / person); Hearing loss (853,047 attentions, 366,037 people and 2,33 consultations / person). The ratio between the number of visits in the outpatient clinic vs. emergencies is 281.66 (hearing loss), 126.23 (rhinitis), 37.2 (impacted earwax), 10.73 (vertigo) and 6.9 (infections). Conclusion: Digital epidemiology is an useful tool in ENT. Infectious diseases are the main cause of consultation in ENT.

Glomangiopericytoma: an unusual type of nasosinusal tumor / Glomangiopericitoma: tipo incomum de tumor nasossinusal

ABSTRACT Glomangiopericytomas are soft tissue tumors showing distinct perivascular myoid differentiation in sinonasal region that correspond to less than 0.5% of neoplasms in this region. We report the case of a 39-year-old patient with intranasal tumor of hemangiopericytoid pattern and immunohistochemistry compatible with glomangiopericytoma. We opted for external and endonasal surgical treatment, with preoperative embolization. Glomangiopericytomas are uncommon and are characterized by frequent recurrence, but metastases are rare. Generally painless, they present with unilateral nasal obstruction and/or epistaxis, with a polypoid, reddish and friable mass, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by histopathological and immunohistochemical examination.

RESUMO Glomangiopericitomas são tumores de partes moles que apresentam diferenciação mioide perivascular distinta na região sinunasal e correspondem a menos de 0,5% das neoplasias dessa região. Relatamos o caso de um paciente de 39 anos de idade com tumoração intranasal de proliferação celular de padrão hemangiopericitoide e imuno-histoquímico compatível com glomangiopericitoma. Optou-se por tratamento cirúrgico externo e endonasal, com embolização pré-operatória. Os glomangiopericitomas são incomuns e caracterizam-se pela recorrência frequente, sendo raras as metástases. Geralmente indolores, apresentam-se com obstrução nasal unilateral e/ou epistaxe, com massa de aspecto polipoide, avermelhada e friável. O diagnóstico pode ser confirmado pelo exame histopatológico e imuno-histoquímico.

Enfermedades otorrinolaringológicas: una mirada genética / Otorhinolaryngological diseases: a genetic view

Las enfermedades otorrinolaringológicas tienen una elevada incidencia en la población general, alrededor del 40% de las consultas a los servicios de salud se comprenden por motivos de consulta que incluyen alteraciones de oído, nariz y faringolaringe. Dichas patologías comúnmente reciben un abordaje erróneo que dificulta el establecimiento del diagnóstico específico lo que conlleva a un enfoque terapéutico inadecuado. En la actualidad existen diferentes técnicas moleculares que facilitan la identificación oportuna de algunos patógenos y a la vez ofrecen nuevas alternativas de tratamiento y manejo, a pesar de que muchas de estas aún requieren estudios con mayor rigor, ofrecen la posibilidad de desarrollar nuevas formas de abordar al paciente...(AU)

Otorhinolaryngological diseases have a high incidence in the general population; about 40% of the consultations to the health services are for reasons that referal that include alterations of ear, nose and pharyngolaringeal. Such pathologies commonly receive an erroneous approach that makes it difficult to establish the specific diagnosis leading to an inadequate therapeutic approach. Currently, there are different molecular techniques that facilitate the timely identification of some pathogens and offer new alternatives for treatment and management, although many of these still require more rigorous studies, offer the possibility of developing new ways of approaching patient...(AU)

Predictors of success for mandibular repositioning appliance in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Abstract The characteristics of non-obese patients with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) who will present with a good response to Mandibular Repositioning Appliance (MRA) treatment have not yet been well established in the literature. The aim of this study is to assess whether polysomnographic (PSG), demographic, anthropometric, cephalometric, and otorhinolaryngological parameters predict MRA success in the treatment of OSAS. Forty (40) males with mild and moderate OSAS were assessed pretreatment and 2-months post-treatment after wearing an MRA. Demographic, anthropometric, otorhinolaryngological (ENT), cephalometric, and polysomnographic parameters, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titrated pressure, dental models, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, quality of life (Short Form SF-36), and mood state (Profile of Mood States – POMS), were assessed. The responders exhibited fewer oropharyngeal alterations, increased upper pharyngeal space, reduced lower airway space, and increased mandibular intercanine width, and they had milder disease. Nevertheless, no predictive factors of MRA success could be found. MRA was more successful among men with a more pervious airway, a larger interdental width and milder OSAS. However, a combined [1] functional and structural assessment is needed to successfully predict the [2] effectiveness of MRA treatment of OSA.

Saúde geral, sensações vocais, diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico e tempo de uso vocal de professores / Health, vocal sensations, otorhynolaryngologic diagnosis and teachers' time of vocal use / Salud, sensaciones vocales, diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico y tiempo del uso vocal en el trabajo de profesores

Objetivo: Verificar e correlacionar dados de saúde geral, sensações vocais, diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico e tempo de uso vocal no trabalho de um grupo de professores de uma cidade de porte médio do interior do estado. Método: Participaram 25 professores de ambos os sexos (22 mulheres e três homens) com idades entre 24 e 61 anos. Analisaram-se as respostas aos questionários de identificação, anamnese e de autoavaliação vocal e os diagnósticos otorrinolaringológicos através de análises estatísticas. Resultados: Houve predomínio de: sensações vocais negativas - secreção na garganta e/ou pigarro (60%), falhas na voz (52%), secura na boca e/ou garganta (48%) e fadiga (44%); presença de afecção laríngea - nódulos vocais (20%), vasculodisgenesia (12%), fendas triangulares grau II (12%), fendas fusiformes (8%) e hiperconstrição supraglótica (8%); referência de rinite e sinusite, principalmente em professores com afecção laríngea. Não houve correlação entre as variáveis estudadas. Conclusão: Predominaram as sensações vocais negativas, a presença de afecção laríngea e a referência à presença de rinite e sinusite; não havendo relação entre a presença de sensações vocais, idade e/ ou tempo de uso da voz no trabalho

Objective: Verify and correlate health data, vocal sensations, otorhynolaryngologic diagnosis and time of vocal use at work of a group of teachers from a medium-sized city in the state. Methods: Participated 25 teachers of both genders (22 women and three men) aged between 24 and 61 years. The responses to the identification questionnaires, anamnesis and vocal self-assessment and otorhynolaryngologic diagnosis were analyzed through statistical analysis. Results: Prevalence of: negative vocal sensations - secretion in the throat and / or phlegm (60%), voice failures (52%), dry mouth and / or throat (48%) and fatigue (44%); presence of laryngeal disease - vocal nodules (20%), varicosity (12%), triangular glottic slit grade II (12%), fusiform slit (8%) and supraglottic hyperconstriction (8%); rhinitis and sinusitis reference, especially in teachers with laryngeal disease. There was no correlation among variables. Conclusion: The negative vocal sensations, the presence of laryngeal disease and the presence of the rhinitis and sinusitis reference predominated; there is no relationship among the vocal sensations, age and or time vocal use at work.

Objetivo: Comprobar y correlacionar los datos de salud general, sensaciones vocales, diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico y tiempo de uso vocal en el trabajo de un grupo de profesores de una ciudad de tamaño mediano en el estado. Métodos: Participaron 25 profesores de ambos sexos (22 mujeres y tres hombres) con edades entre 24 y 61 años. Se analizaron las respuestas de los cuestionarios de identificación, anamnesis y autoevaluación vocal, y el diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico, a través del análisis estadístico. Resultados: Hubo predominación de: sensaciones vocales negativas - secreción en la garganta y / o carraspera (60%), fallos de voz (52%), sequedad de boca y / o de garganta (48%) y fatiga (44%); presencia de enfermedad de laringe - nódulos vocales (20%), vasculodysgenesia (12%), ranuras triangulares grado II (12%), ranuras en forma de huso (8%) y hyperconstriction supraglótica (8%); referencia de rinitis y sinusitis, principalmente en los profesores con enfermedad de laringe. No hubo correlación entre las variables estudiadas. Conclusión: Predominaron las sensaciones vocales negativas, la presencia de enfermedad de laringe y la referencia a la presencia de rinitis y sinusitis; no existe relación entre la presencia de sensaciones vocales, edad o tiempo de uso de la voz en el trabajo.

Síndrome de La Tourette: revisão de literatura / Tourette syndrome: review of literature

INTRODUÇÃO: A Síndrome de La Tourette (ST) foi descrita pela primeira vez em 1825 e se trata de uma patologia neuropsiquátrica de início geralmente na infância, que acomete mais o sexo masculino, caracterizada por notável comprometimento psicológico e social, causando impacto na vida dos portadores e familiares. Até pouco tempo, essa patologia era considerada uma condição rara, porém, estudos atuais demonstram que a taxa de prevalência pode variar de 1 por cento a 2,9 por cento em alguns grupos. OBJETIVO: Realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre os principais aspectos relacionados à Síndrome de La Tourette. SÍNTESE DOS DADOS: A ST é um distúrbio genético, associado a alterações neurofisiológicas e neuroanatômicas, caracterizado por fenômenos compulsivos, cuja etiologia ainda é desconhecida. O quadro clínico é composto, principalmente, por tiques motores e vocais que se subdividem em simples e complexos. A sua associação com Transtorno Obsessivo Compulsivo e Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade é relativamente comum. O diagnóstico é eminentemente clínico e não existe, até o momento, nenhum teste laboratorial específico que confirme esta patologia. O tratamento é fundamentado, principalmente, na terapia psicológica. Porém, quando há necessidade do emprego de fármacos, os mais utilizados são os antagonistas dos receptores de dopamina. CONCLUSÃO: A ST causa diversos prejuízos psicossociais e educacionais para o indivíduo e familiares. Porém, o diagnóstico e tratamento precoces são capazes de minimizar ou anular estes danos. Desta forma, conhecer os aspectos gerais que norteiam a ST é de fundamental importância para preservar a qualidade de vida dos portadores da doença.

INTRODUCTION: Tourette Syndrome (TS) was described for the first time in 1825, and it is a neuropsychiatry disease, initially begins in childhood, affects more males, characterized by remarkable social and psychological commitment, impacting the lives of patients and family. Until recently, this disease were considered a rare condition, but current studies show that the prevalence rate may vary in 1 percent to 2,9 percent in a few groups. OBJECTIVE: Perform a review of literature over the main aspects related to Tourette syndrome. DATA SYNTHESIS: The TS is a genetic disorder, associated with neuroanatomical and neurophysiological alterations, characterized by compulsive phenomenon, whose etiology is still unknown. The clinical profile is composed, mostly, by motor tics and vocal tics, that which are divided in simple and complex. Its association with Obssessive Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is very commom. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and do not exist. Until now, there is no specific laboratory test that confirm this pathology. The treatment is based mainly on psychological theory. However when there is need for the use of drugs, the most widely used are the antagonists of dopamine receptors. CONCLUSION: The TS causes many damages as psychosocial and educational for the individual and the family. However, the diagnosis and the early treatment are able to minimize or cancel this damages. This way, knowing the general aspects that guide the TS is of utmost importance to preserve the quality of life for the patients with the disease.

Parálisis recurrencial y reflujo laringofaríngeo: Presentación de caso / Recurrent paralysis and laryngopharyngeal reflux: Presentation of a case

The current work describes the case of a male, 45-years-old, asthmatic patient, who begins with a picture of repeated asphyxia. For that reason, he visited several times the family physician, and when there was no improving, he assisted the otolaryngologic consultation, where a recurrent paralysis was detected. He entered the ospital and a tracheotomy was made. The possible etiologic causes were investigated. During the investigation it was detected that the patient had a gastroesophageal reflux. The reflux was treated, and the paralysis improved. Then, a surgical treatment was practiced against the disease for gastroesophageal reflux.

The model of E. N. T at Dak Lak hospital from 2000-2004

Study on the situation of patients have symptoms in E. N. T at Dak Lak hospital from 2000-2004. There were 63455 patients examined E.N.T., among which 3098 patients were admitted in 5 years. Ethnic groups: Kinh people 92%, ethnic minority 8%. Sex: male 58%, female 42%. Aged: 60 (3%). Occupation: the common people (41%), pupil (39%), civil servant (15.2%), < 5 year old (3%). Residence: Buon Ma Thuot 41.31%, suburba: 58.69%. The operation rate of disease group in E.N.T: nasal-sinus 23.96%; throat 54.64%, larynx- oesophagus 11.86%... The rate of disease group in E.N.T: nasal-sinus 46.71%; throat 33.95%, larynx- oesophagus 4.58%. The rate of hospitalized/examined patients was 4.88%. The rate of patients who had health insurance accounted for 47.12%.