Evaluation of the Peripheral Vestibular System due to Inner Ear Barotrauma in the Hyperbaric Environment.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate changes that may occur in the peripheral vestibular system due to inner ear barotrauma in self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) divers exposed to hyperbaric environments.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 45 healthy volunteers. In this study, after otologic and audiological examinations were performed on two groups as control ( = 24) and SCUBA ( = 21), cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (c-VEMP) were evaluated for peripheral vestibular system functions.

The effect of nigella sativa oil on healing in nasal septum perforations.

Objective: Nasal Septal Perforation (NSP) is a challenging condition with limited treatment options, often resulting in symptoms like nasal obstruction and epistaxis. Nigella Sativa Oil (NSO), known for its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties, has shown promise in promoting wound healing. This study aims to investigate the effects of NSO on the wound healing process in an experimental NSP model using rats, exploring its potential as a therapeutic agent for NSP treatment.

The Hidden Effects of Vaping: A Study on Nasal Mucociliary Clearance.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of e-cigarette use on nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) by comparing e-cigarette users, traditional cigarette smokers, and nonsmokers. Although numerous studies have investigated the impact of cigarettes and other tobacco products on mucociliary clearance, research specifically focusing on e-cigarettes is limited.

Methods: The study included 120 healthy participants, comprising 40 electronic cigarette users, 40 cigarette users, and 40 nonsmokers.

Locally applied platelet-rich fibrin enhances healing of experimental tympanic membrane perforations in rats: an experimental study.

Background: This study investigated the therapeutic efficacy of locally applied platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on experimentally induced traumatic tympanic membrane perforations in rats.

Methods: The study comprised 24 young-adult Sprague Dawley rats (48 ears) randomly allocated into three groups of eight rats each: control group (no intervention), myringotomy group (standard perforation), and myringotomy with PRF application group. Otomicroscopic examinations were performed on days 7 and 14 to evaluate tympanic membrane healing and myringosclerosis development.

The Impact of Electronic Cigarettes on Sense of Smell: A Comparative Analysis With Traditional Cigarettes.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use on olfactory function and compare the outcomes with traditional cigarette smokers and nonsmokers.

Methods: Participants were equally divided into 3 main groups (n=40 each): electronic cigarette users, traditional cigarette smokers, and nonsmokers. Among the e-cigarette users, 33 used liquid-based products and 7 used heated tobacco products.

The Effect of Auricular Graft Donor Site on Morbidity and Cosmetic Appearance in Cartilage Tympanoplasties.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare the postoperative morbidity and cosmetic results between the use of the scapha and the use of the tragus as the auricular cartilage graft donor site in patients who had undergone cartilage tympanoplasty. The fascia graft was used as the control.

Materials And Methods: The patient's visual symmetry, cosmetic satisfaction, and anthropometric measurements were studied to objectively evaluate the cosmetic condition.

The evaluation of cochlear functions in Familial Mediterranean Fever.

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a progressive disease characterized by chronic inflammation, which also has negative effects on cochlear functions and hearing levels. We investigated whether the cochlear functions and hearing levels of FMF patients were different than healthy controls and also evaluated the relationship of hearing levels with the age at diagnosis, duration without treatment, and inflammation and lipid parameters in this study. A total of 60 patients diagnosed with FMF and 48 age, gender and body mass index (BMI)-matched healthy controls were included in the study.