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{"title":"Comparison of teachers' voice disorders before and during COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Michał Żurek, Kamil Jasak, A. Rzepakowska","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.6495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.6495","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related change of the teaching mode from stationary to distance learning on the severity of voice-related ailments among teachers. Materials and methods: A questionnaire survey of teachers was conducted to assess voice disorders during stationary and remote work using the Vocal Tract Discomfort (VTDs) scale and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and the respondents' subjective feelings were assessed. Demographic and environmental factors associated with voice work were examined. Data on sickness absence, which were obtained from the \"Health Needs Maps 2020\" Ministry of Health's, were also analyzed. Responses were subjected to statistical analysis. A P-value level below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: 128 teachers participated in the survey. The overall assessment of voice disorders using VTDs and NRS scales showed no statistically significant differences for complaints between stationary and remote work. Detailed analysis revealed more se-vere voice disorders in teachers working more than 6 months remotely (P = 0.049) and having more than 20 lessons per week (P = 0.012). Subjective assessment confirmed a significantly lower percentage of teachers reporting voice disorders when wor-king remotely compared to stationary (P = 0.043). This resulted in less sickness absence and a 40% decrease in sick leave related to voice disorders in 2020 compared to 2019. Conclusions: During the remote learning period of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers reported lower severity of voice disor-ders and this influenced the reduction of sickness absences. There were no statistically significant differences in voice complaints as assessed by VTDs and NRS scales for both teaching modes. Several factors affecting the severity of vocal tract disorders were identified - the number of class hours per week (>20) for stationary teaching and a long period of remote teaching (>6 months).","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"5 1","pages":"34-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79485995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Importance of Screening for Hearing Loss in the Elderly.","authors":"Martina Kovalová,&nbsp;Eva Mrázková,&nbsp;Michaela Škerková,&nbsp;Zdeněk Čada,&nbsp;Jana Janoutová","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.6493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.6493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>&lt;b&gt;Aim:&lt;/b&gt; The aim was to compare hearing loss between men and women over 65 in pure tone audiometry and to evaluate the sensitivity of the abbreviated version of the Hearing Handicap Inventory (HHIE-S). This questionnaire highlights hearing handicaps in understanding speech. &lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;&lt;b&gt; Materials and Methods:&lt;/b&gt; The data was collected in the years 2011-2015 from respondents above 18 years of age using a standar-dized HHIE-S questionnaire and specialized tests. The cohort was divided into groups based on the severity of hearing loss in the better ear according to the World Health Organization (WHO) as measured by tone threshold audiometry at 500 Hertz (Hz), 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz. &lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt; &lt;b&gt; Results:&lt;/b&gt; Of the 7070 people (61.8% female and 38.2% male), 68.93% had hearing impairment. Most people had a slight he-aring loss. Based on HHIE-S, 56.94% reported impaired hearing. A statistically significant difference was found between the genders, but according to HHIE-S, females with impaired hearing were not statistically significantly more numerous than males. The diagnostic sensitivity of the HHIE-S was assessed in particular by its sensitivity (75.43%) and specificity (82.53%). The probability that a person has a hearing impairment when the HHIE-S test is positive is 90.21%. &lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt; &lt;b&gt; Conclusions:&lt;/b&gt; The HHIE-S is fast, inexpensive and short, and can be included as a screening test for hearing impairment in ca-ring for the elderly. Even a minor hearing impairment can be a significant handicap in elderly patients by restricting not only social interactions but also weakening mental functioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"76 3","pages":"32-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40477658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of VHIT values compared to other diagnostic tests that can be performed in a patient with dizziness and balance disorders.","authors":"Marzena Bielińska, J. Olszewski","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.6494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.6494","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Dizziness and imbalance occur in 20-30% of adults, which is a significant health problem. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the value of the VHIT test against the background of other diagnostic tests, including videonystagmographic (VNG) examination, Dix-Hallpike maneuver, VHIT test, posturographic examination, which are possible to perform in a patient with dizziness. Material and methods: The study was performed in 200 patients aged 18-78 years, who were divided into two groups: I study - 100 patients with mixed dizziness, aged 18-78 years, II (reference group) - 100 healthy patients (students of the Faculty of Mili-tary and Medical University of Lodz and patients of the Clinic, without anamnesis of body imbalances (preventive examination), aged 20-60 years. After performing an otorynolaryngological subjective and physical examination, each patient was subjected to a caloric test according to Fitzgerald-Hallpike in the VNG test using a water calorimeter. Then the Dix-Hallpike maneuver was performed, while the activity of semicircular canals in the VHIT test was determined on the basis of the GAIN value. In randomly selected patients, posturographic examinations were additionally carried out. Results: Based on the positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver, damage in the posterior semicircular canal in group I was found in 9 women (9.0%) and 4 men (4.0%), while a negative maneuver was noted in all people in group II. In group I in the VHIT study, damage to the semicircular canals most often concerned the following parts: anterior in 29 women (44.60%) and in 15 men (42.85%); posterior, in 19 (29.23%) and 8 (22.85%), respectively; lateral, in 3 (4.61%) and 3 (8.57%), respectively. Conclusions: The VHIT study in detail assesses the labyrinth canal deficit in all cases of peripheral and mixed dizziness, inc-luding otolithic origin, but does not allow for evident differentiation of BPPV with mixed dizziness of other origin. The VHIT test is a recommended diagnostic tool in BPPV in combination with other positional tests that allow to determine otolithiasis, such as: Hallpike test for the posterior semicircular canal. The VHIT test should be analyzed against the background of other diagnostic tests that can be performed in a patient with dizziness and balance disorders.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"41 1","pages":"24-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77741805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New treatment options for acute rhinosinusitis according to EPOS 2020.","authors":"P. Rapiejko, P. Talik, D. Jurkiewicz","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.7094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.7094","url":null,"abstract":"Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is a very common condition and mostly of viral origin. About 0.5-2% of the viral ARS are complicated by a bacterial infection. Due to viral etiology and inflammatory mechanisms of rhinitis and rhinosinusitis, symptomatic treatment including phytotherapy have been used for their treatment for decades. Scientific societies and expert groups recommend the use of herbal medicines in acute viral and acute post-viral rhinosinusitis. In 2021, Polish patients gained access to a new therapeutic option for acute sinusitis in the form of a drug containing a distillate of a mixture of rectified essential oils of eucalyptus, sweet orange, myrtle and lemon common.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"76 1 1","pages":"29-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78717611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The visual-ocular and vestibulo-ocular reflexes in vestibular migraine.","authors":"Joanna Janiak-Kiszka, Magdalena Nowaczewska, Rafał Wierzbiński, Wojciech Kaźmierczak, H. Każmierczak","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.5711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.5711","url":null,"abstract":"Vestibular migraine is a disease from the border of neurology and otoneurology. The diagnosis depends on patient history. There are no valuable laboratory or imaging tests, therefore the examination of visual-ocular and vestibulo-ocular reflexes is very useful in this group of patients. The material was collected from patients diagnosed due to dizziness at the Department of Otolaryngology and Oncology with the Subdepartment of Audiology and Phoniatrics, CM UMK in Bydgoszcz in 2019-2021. We considered patients with vestibular migraine and analyzed videonystagmographic tests in this study. The most common VNG abnormalities in patients suffering from vestibular migraine were an increased labyrinthine response, increased time constant of the rotational response and abnormal optokinetic response. There was not a single case of canal paresis in the group of patients with vestibular migraine.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"15 1","pages":"21-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91064657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new therapeutic option in the management of allergic rhinitis.","authors":"Agnieszka Lipiec,&nbsp;Dariusz Jurkiewicz","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.4556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.4556","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p>-\u0000\u0000</jats:p>","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"75 5","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39691577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of odontogenic sinusitis with periapical lesions on quality of life.","authors":"M. Kwiatkowska, Kornel Szczygielski, Aldona Chloupek, P. Panasiewicz, D. Jurkiewicz","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.4539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.4539","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Usually the symptoms presented in odontogenic sinusitis do not differ from chronic sinusitis of other origin. However, odontogenic sinusitis is considered as an independent disease which requires specific diagnostic approach and treatment. Aim: The aim of the study is to define the main symptoms of odontogenic rhinosinusitis with periapical lesions and its impact on the quality of life. Material and methods: The SNOT-22 and OHIP-14 questionnaires were distributed among 26 symptomatic patients suffering from odontogenic sinusitis with periapical lesions in the teeth that remain in close contact with the maxillary sinus floor. Data was collected by means of an interview and standard examination performed by an otolaryngologist and a maxillofacial surgeon. The symptoms were also objectified using nasal endoscopy and radiological studies. The acquired data was statistically analyzed. Results: The total OHIP-14 score was 14.7 ± 11.3, whereas the total SNOT-22 score was 44.6 ± 18.8. Women scored significantly higher in the total SNOT-22 score as well as domains concerning nasal symptoms, quality of sleep, and emotional symptoms. The answers given in similar items were comparable between both questionnaires. Conclusions: Properly diagnosed odontogenic sinusitis (OS) with periapical lesions (PAL) will improve the quality of health-care and spare the patients inadequate procedures. Standard examination should include a unified and validated question-naire concerning both sinonasal and oral symptoms. Painful aching in the mouth and discomfort during eating might help to identify the OS with PAL during a medical interview and help both ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialists and dentists to establish proper patient-oriented diagnosis and treatment.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"22 1","pages":"13-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84869761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Narrow Band Imaging as an essential complement to White Light Endoscopy in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis diagnostics and follow-up process.","authors":"H. Klimza, J. Jackowska, W. Pietruszewska, A. Rzepakowska, M. Wierzbicka","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.4540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.4540","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study is to discuss the role of NBI imaging in upper respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). In the available literature on the subject, as of 2009, there have been 117 publications on NBI imaging focusing on the diagnosis of the upper respiratory and digestive tract, especially the larynx. They discuss the following diagnostic and therapeutic problems: identifying an abnormal vascular pattern within the mucosa, differentiating benign and malignant lesions, assessing the nature of lesions under the leukoplakia plaque, pre-operative definition of laryngeal cancer margins, supporting laser procedures to obtain safe margins, postoperative monitoring after cancer treatment, detecting second simultaneous and metachronic neoplasms and primary tumors in the case of metastases from an unknown primary site. Few reports have been devoted to the assessment of the extent and recurrence of RRP. Due to its recurrent nature, this pathology deserves special attention as it requires multiple inspections and manipulation within the larynx. It also applies to the pediatric population, where there should be no margin for underestimating or overestimating changes, because any suspicion of recurrence results in subsequent general anesthesia. Hence the attempt to define an unambiguous picture of RRP recurrence and the criteria for referring for subsequent surgical treatment.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"2 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85737256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tonsillar origin of deep neck infection as a negative prognostic factor for developing complications.","authors":"P. Matoušek, L. Čábalová, Debora Formánková, L. Staníková, P. Čelakovský, J. Mejzlík, V. Chrobok, P. Komínek","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.3431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.3431","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the odontogenic and tonsillar origins of deep neck infection (DNI) as a negative prognostic factor for developing complications. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 544 patients with tonsillar and odontogenic origins of DNI treated between 2006 and 2015 at 6 ENT Departments and Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Complications from DNI (descending mediastinitis, sepsis, thrombosis of the internal jugular vein, pneumonia, and pleuritis) were evaluated in both groups and compared. Associated comorbidities (cardiovascular involvement, hepatopathy, diabetes mellitus respiratory involvement, gastroduodenal involvement) were reviewed. Results: Five hundred and forty-four patients were analyzed; 350/544 males (64.3%) and 19/544 females (35.7%). There were 505/544 cases (92.8%) with an odontogenic origin and 39/544 cases (7.2%) with a tonsillar origin of DNI. Complications occurred more frequently in the group with tonsillar origin of DNI (P < 0.001). There was no difference in diabetes mellitus between the two groups. Conclusions: Currently, the tonsillar origin of DNI occurs much less frequently; nevertheless, it carries a much higher risk of developing complications than cases with an odontogenic origin. We recommend that these potentially high-risk patients with a tonsillar origin of deep neck infections should be more closely monitored.","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"56 1","pages":"42-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85975056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences in free flaps' reconstructions with and without coupling device for venous anastomosis.","authors":"M. Rysz, Filip Kissin","doi":"10.5604/01.3001.0015.3207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.3207","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Introduction of the coupler devices for anastomoses of neck vessels changes planning and performance of the surgical procedures. The Rigid ring of the coupling devices keeps a vein open and less prone to occlusion. Therefore, this should improve the flap survival rate and surgery duration. Aim: The aim of the study was to point out the differences in surgery planning between couplers and sutures for venous microsurgical anastomoses. Methods: The medical records of 209 patients who underwent 212 microvascular free flap reconstructions from January 2011 till December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed; 103 received radial forearm free flap (RFFF); 43 - anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF); 51 - fibula free flap (FFF); 15 - iliac crest free flap (ICFF). In 189 cases, reconstruction was performed simultaneously with tumor resection and in 23 cases, reconstruction was secondary, after previous oncological treatment. Among 443 anastomoses, suturing was used for 212 arteries and 127 venous anastomoses, while coupling was used for 104 venous anastomoses. Results: The mean surgery duration for suturing was 452.82 min vs 358.88 min for coupling (P<0.05). Differences in flap survival and partial necrosis rates between coupling and suturing groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Donor vessel distribution in the neck was significantly different in both groups. Estimated costs of the surgical procedures performed with and without coupler devices were not equal. Conclusions: The use of couplers for venous anastomosis in free flap head and neck reconstructions impacts the surgery process by shortening surgery duration which leads to cost reduction..","PeriodicalId":42608,"journal":{"name":"Polish Journal of Otolaryngology","volume":"22 1","pages":"6-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83477722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}