I. Executive Summary Background The 5 years since the publication of the first International
Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis (ICAR‐RS) has witnessed …

Abstract The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic represents a once in a century challenge to
human healthcare with over 4.5 million cases and over 300,000 deaths thus far. Surgical …

The SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), has rapidly
swept across the world since its identification in December 2019. Otolaryngologists are at …

The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) is a highly contagious zoonosis produced
by SARS‐CoV‐2 that is spread human‐to‐human by respiratory secretions. It was declared …

Background Surgeons need guidance regarding appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic based on scientific evidence rather than availability …

Background Adequate personal protective equipment is needed to reduce the rate of
transmission of COVID-19 to health care workers. Otolaryngology groups are recommending …

Background Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide pandemic, with many patients
requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy is not recommended by current …

The correct selection and utilization of respiratory personal protective equipment is of the
utmost importance in the current COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially true for health care …

Objective The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease (2019 coronavirus disease [COVID‐
19]), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) …

Background In light of the COVID‐19 pandemic, there has been a rapid increase in
telemedicine visits. Otolaryngology patient satisfaction with these visits has not yet been …