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- Björk-Eriksson, Thomas, 1960, et al.
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Fewer problems with dry nasal mucous membranes following local use of sesame oil
- 2000
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In: Rhinology. - 0300-0729. ; 38:4, s. 200-3
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Many people experience problems with a dry nasal mucous membrane, often without wondering why. Their noses itch and burn and dried mucus collects there. These problems are exacerbated during the winter, in air-conditioned environments and after nasal irradiation. Twenty patients experiencing problems with dryness of the nose were selected from outpatient clinics, together with twenty patients who had previously undergone nasal irradiation. During the first five days no treatment was administered. For the following twenty days the patients sprayed sesame oil into each nostril three times a day. For the last five days no treatment was given. When both groups received treatment and sprayed sesame oil (Nozoil) in their noses, the nasal problems decreased significantly. The greatest effect is exerted on dryness. The side effects from using this oil are few in number and mild.
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- Petruson, B, et al.
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Decompression of the orbit using a lateral rhinotomy approach in patients with malignant endocrine exophthalmos.
- 1990
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In: Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences. - 0307-7772. ; 15:2, s. 181-4
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Malignant endocrine exophthalmos is a complication seen in 1-2% of patients treated for thyrotoxicosis. A variety of surgical techniques have been used to prevent loss of vision due to compression of the optic nerve. In this study, nine patients with rapidly diminishing vision were operated upon using a lateral rhinotomy technique creating the largest possible space for expansion into the nose and decompressing the optic nerve far back in the orbit. In all patients the vision was improved 1 year after surgery and the proptosis was decreased.
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