glutaraldehyde is commonly used in endoscopy labs to clean and disinfect instruments. it can cause direct irritation of the skin and the upper and lower airways. health care workers are also at risk for the development of irritant-induced or sensitizer-induced occupational asthma when exposed to this chemical. herein, we report on a patient who had frequent exposures to glutaraldehyde over one ...

introduction adenotonsillar hypertrophy is a common disorder among children which, without proper treatment, may lead to considerable problems. although the consequences of this disorder have been studied in other articles, we decided to evaluate the changes in pulmonary function tests in these children after adenotonsillectomy, and the correlation between clinical and spirometric parameters.  ...

dyspepsia is a common gastrointestinal symptom reported in 2.9-29% of the adult iranian population. this symptom usually results from functional disease, but in one-third of cases an organic cause such as peptic ulcers, esophagitis, and in less than one percent gastric cancer can be found. the timing of an endoscopic evaluation, the value of acid reducing agents, herbal medicine and the role of...

Clinical signs of upper airway obstruction provide valuable information regarding the degree of airway compromise and the anatomic compartment involved but are not specific to any disease process. The purpose of the diagnostic workup is to determine the extent and nature of the condition. The extent of the physical examination depends on the degree of upper airway obstruction, and complete eval...

Stridor is the sound caused by abnormal air passage into the lungs and can exist in different degrees and be caused by obstruction located anywhere in the extra-thoracic (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea) or intra-thoracic airway (tracheobronchial tree). Stridor may be congenital or acquired, acute, intermittent or chronic. Laryngotracheal inflammation (croup) is the most common cause of acute st...

Purpose Evaluation of airway stenosis secondary to head and neck lesions has been performed routinely with CT scan and endoscopy (1). Endoscopy of a stenotic airway can be difficult, and can be associated with compromise of the airway (2). CT virtual endoscopy (CTVE) provides a noninvasive means of evaluating the airways while simultaneously studying the head and neck soft tissues including vas...

In addition to presenting with respiratory signs, many dogs brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome show digestive tract signs related the same conformational abnormalities. A detailed diagnostic investigation is usually required, including clinicopathologic analyses, thoracic radiographs, fluoroscopic studies, abdominal ultrasound examinations and both upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. most...

A descriptive case series of the presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome eight horses presenting to a UK equine veterinary hospital with suspected idiopathic peripheral vestibular syndrome over 7-year period (2014–2021). Idiopathic in horse causes unilateral clinical signs including; ataxia, nystagmus, strabismus head tilt. Diagnosis is aided by neurological examination, endoscopy upper ...

The Janus mask is a full face mask designed for providing noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during any kind of upper endoscopies (e.g., fiber-optic bronchoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and transesophageal echocardiography). Due to its unique conformation, its use can be considered for both elective and urgent endoscopic procedures in high-risk patients. In this case report, we present a patien...