Because of the inflammatory mechanisms of most chronic upper airway diseases such as
rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, systemic steroids have been used for their treatment for …

Taste receptors were first identified on the tongue, where they initiate a signaling pathway
that communicates information to the brain about the nutrient content or potential toxicity of …

The methodology for EPOS2012 has been the same as for the other two productions.
Leaders in the field were invited to critically appraise the literature and write a report on a …

The last decade has seen the development of a number of guidelines, consensus
documents and position papers on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of …

Acute illnesses affecting the respiratory tract are common and form a significant component
of the work of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) clinicians. Acute respiratory illness (ARill) …

Background Maintaining a clean upper respiratory tract requires efficient detection of
pathogenic bacteria so that the airway mucosa can mount proper defenses to neutralize and …

Acute respiratory illness (ARill) is common and threatens the health of athletes. ARill in
athletes forms a significant component of the work of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) …

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins secreted by Aspergillus flavus, which can colonize the respiratory
tract and cause fungal rhinosinusitis or bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. A. flavus is the …

Background Given the observed olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions in patients with COVID-
19 and recent findings on taste receptors possible important activities in the immune system …

Clinical experience has shown that allergic and non-allergic respiratory, metabolic, mental,
and cardiovascular disorders sometimes coexist with bronchial asthma. However, no study …