Abstract Purpose of Review To assimilate the newly published literature regarding subglottic
stenosis (SGS), including basic science and translational research on mechanisms of …

The pathogenesis of nasal inflammatory diseases is related to various factors such as
anatomical structure, heredity, and environment. The nasal microbiota play a key role in …

Objective Studies that demonstrate an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
dysbiotic oral microbiomes are often confounded by the presence of extensive periodontitis …

The microbial communities that inhabit the laryngeal mucosa build stable
microenvironments and have the potential to influence the health of the human throat …

Insect midgut microbial symbionts have been considered as an integral component in
thermal adaptation due to their differential thermal sensitivity. Altered midgut microbial …

Despite mounting research, the role of microbiota in the upper airway remains poorly
understood. Based on review of the current literature comparing healthy versus diseased …

Microbiota play a critical role in the development and training of host innate and adaptive
immunity. We present the cellular landscape of the upper airway, specifically the larynx, by …

Laryngotracheal stenosis is an obstructive respiratory disease that leads to voicing
difficulties and dyspnea with potential life-threatening consequences. The majority of …

Objective The purpose of this paper is to define the microbiome of the head and neck by
characterizing and distinguishing the commensal bacteria from pathogenic species. Study …

While smoking is inextricably linked to oral/head and neck cancer (HNSCC), only a small
fraction of smokers develop HNSCC. Thus, we have sought to identify other factors, which …