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This 2008 selection of a few ENT publications is voluntary directed to the general practitionner. In otology, the interest of tympanic drainage is presented, as well as the presence of biofilms in chronic otitis media. Several publications on various treatments of tinnitus are presented, including acupuncture. Large meta-analysis of rhinosinusitis evaluation and treatment are also presented, and an original paper on efficacy of intranasal botox in allergy. Interesting studies evaluating quality of life after tonsillectomy are also presented in adults and infants, analysing not only sleep apnea syndrome and recurrent infections, but also in upper airway resistance syndrome. An interesting study showing a possible link between laryngeal cancer and helicobacter is also presented.
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PMID:[ORL news in 2008]. 1926 56

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease has now been definitely associated with pulmonary symptoms and diseases, such as asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis; otolaryngologic symptoms and findings include hoarseness, pharyngitis, cough, laryngitis, subglottic stenosis, globus, and laryngeal cancer. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is also associated with noncardiac chest pain, dental erosion, sinusitis and sleep apnoea. This discussion focuses on some of these extra-oesophageal presentations of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and the general management of these individuals.
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PMID:Extra-oesophageal presentation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. 2083 75