Nasal saline irrigations for the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis

Abstract

Saline irrigations are well tolerated. Although minor side effects are common, the beneficial effect of saline appears to outweigh these drawbacks for the majority of patients. The use of topical saline could be included as a treatment adjunct for the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.

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Distribución relativa de genotipos de virus papiloma humano en muestras de carcinoma escamoso de laringe

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