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Miller JE, Oh E, Khatiwada A, Humphries SM, Wilson A, Vladar EK, Lynch DA, Taylor-Cousar JL, Beswick DM. Two-Year Impact of Highly Effective Modulator Therapy on Olfactory Dysfunction. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2492-2494. [PMID: 38647113 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Jessa E Miller
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Biostatistics, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Clinical Research Services, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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Payandeh JE, Motamed M, Kirubalingam K, Chadha NK. Olfactory Dysfunction in Children: A Scoping Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:1399-1408. [PMID: 37449420 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Olfactory disorders are well-studied in the adult population, however, there is a paucity of literature characterizing olfactory dysfunction in pediatric patients. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify known causes of olfactory loss in pediatric populations, clarify the extent of use and validity of smell tests, and summarize current therapies for olfactory loss. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Web of Science. REVIEW METHODS Databases were systematically searched in September 2020. Two independent reviewers conducted the title and abstract screen, followed by review of full-texts for inclusion based on preset inclusion and exclusion criteria. Extracted data included study type, age/age-range of participants, gender, radiological evidence of olfactory dysfunction, types and results of smell tests used, etiology of olfactory loss, and therapies employed for olfactory loss. RESULTS A total of 103 articles (n = 1654) were eligible for final data extraction. The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test was used most frequently for smell testing (21% of studies). In total, 45 causes of olfactory dysfunction have been elucidated by this study: 22 congenital and 23 acquired. Few therapies were described, and all were specific to the etiology of olfactory loss. CONCLUSION Olfactory dysfunction has a wide range of etiologies in the pediatric population, and clinicians should have a diagnostic algorithm for how to identify a cause should they encounter it in practice. If no etiology can be identified, education around safety should be provided to both the patient and their caregivers.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, B.C. Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Paternò S, Pisani L, Zanconato S, Ferraro VA, Carraro S. Role of Nasal Nitric Oxide in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Other Respiratory Conditions in Children. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16159. [PMID: 38003348 PMCID: PMC10671569 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO) is produced within the airways and released with exhalation. Nasal NO (nNO) can be measured in a non-invasive way, with different devices and techniques according to the age and cooperation of the patients. Here, we conducted a narrative review of the literature to examine the relationship between nNO and some respiratory diseases with a particular focus on primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). A total of 115 papers were assessed, and 50 were eventually included in the review. nNO in PCD is low (below 77 nL/min), and its measurement has a clear diagnostic value when evaluated in a clinically suggestive phenotype. Many studies have evaluated the role of NO as a molecular mediator as well as the association between nNO values and genotype or ciliary function. As far as other respiratory diseases are concerned, nNO is low in chronic rhinosinusitis and cystic fibrosis, while increased values have been found in allergic rhinitis. Nonetheless, the role in the diagnosis and prognosis of these conditions has not been fully clarified.
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- Unit of Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health Department, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (S.P.); (L.P.); (S.Z.); (V.A.F.)
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Schramm A, Raidt J, Gross A, Böhmer M, Beule AG, Omran H. Molecular defects in primary ciliary dyskinesia are associated with agenesis of the frontal and sphenoid paranasal sinuses and chronic rhinosinusitis. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1258374. [PMID: 37860582 PMCID: PMC10584328 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1258374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Background: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD; MIM 242650) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by malfunction of the motile cilia resulting in reduced mucociliary clearance of the airways. Together with recurring infections of the lower respiratory tract, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a hallmark symptom of PCD. Data on genotype-phenotype correlations in the upper airways are scarce. Materials and methods: We investigated the prevalence, radiologic severity, and impact on health-related quality of life (HrQoL) of CRS in 58 individuals with genetically confirmed PCD. Subgroup analysis was performed according to the predicted ultrastructural phenotype based on genetic findings. Results: Among 58 individuals harboring pathogenic variants in 22 distinct genes associated with PCD, all were diagnosed with CRS, and 47% underwent sinus surgery. A total of 36 individuals answered a German-adapted version of the 20-item Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20-GAV) with a mean score of 35.8 ± 17, indicating a remarkably reduced HrQoL. Paranasal sinus imaging of 36 individuals showed moderate-to-severe opacification with an elevated Lund-Mackay Score (LMS) of 10.2 ± 4.4. Bilateral agenesis of frontal sinus (19%) and sphenoid sinus (9.5%) was a frequent finding in individuals aged 16 years or older. Subgroup analysis for predicted ultrastructural phenotypes did not identify differences in HrQoL, extent of sinus opacification, or frequency of aplastic paranasal sinuses. Conclusion: PCD is strongly associated with CRS. The high burden of disease is indicated by decreased HrQoL. Therefore, the upper airways of PCD individuals should be evaluated and managed by ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialists. Genetically determined PCD groups with predicted abnormal versus (near) normal ultrastructure did not differ in disease severity. Further studies are needed to gain evidence-based knowledge of the phenotype and management of upper airway manifestations in PCD. In addition, individuals with agenesis of the frontal and sphenoid paranasal sinuses and chronic respiratory symptoms should be considered for a diagnostic evaluation of PCD.
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- Andre Schramm
- Department of General Pediatrics, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General Pediatrics, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General Pediatrics, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Clinic for Radiology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of General Pediatrics, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Alexandru M, Veil R, Rubbo B, Goutaki M, Kim S, Lam YT, Nevoux J, Lucas JS, Papon JF. Ear and upper airway clinical outcome measures for use in primary ciliary dyskinesia research: a scoping review. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:220200. [PMID: 37437912 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0200-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by pulmonary, otological and sino-nasal manifestations. Well-defined clinical outcome measures are needed in such rare diseases research to improve follow-up and treatments. Pulmonary outcome measures have recently been described. The aim of this study was to identify ear and upper airway outcome measures that could be used for longitudinal follow-up of individuals with PCD. METHODS A scoping review was performed by systematically searching MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews online databases for studies published from January 1996 to March 2022 that included at least 10 adult or paediatric PCD patients and reported ear and upper airway outcomes. RESULTS 33 studies (1794 patients) were included. 10 ear and upper airway outcomes were reported. 17 studies reported audiometry, 16 reported otoscopic findings, and 13 reported rhinoscopic findings and sinus imaging. Health-related quality of life questionnaires were performed in seven studies. There was a high variability in definitions and measurement of outcomes between studies. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review highlights the lack of data regarding ear and upper airway outcomes in PCD. It also reports a high heterogeneity in outcome definitions or measures. We provide well-founded specific suggestions to standardise ear and upper airway outcome definitions and reporting for future PCD research studies.
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- Mihaela Alexandru
- AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service d'ORL, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service d'Épidémiologie et Santé Publique, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- School of Clinical and Experimental Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Children's University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service d'ORL, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service d'ORL, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- School of Clinical and Experimental Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Bicêtre, Service d'ORL, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale INSERM-UPEC UMR 955, CNRS ERL7000, Créteil, France
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Keiser NW, Cant E, Sitaraman S, Shoemark A, Limberis MP. Restoring Ciliary Function: Gene Therapeutics for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Hum Gene Ther 2023; 34:821-835. [PMID: 37624733 DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disease characterized by defects in motile cilia, which play an important role in several organ systems. Lung disease is a hallmark of PCD, given the essential role of cilia in airway surface defense. Diagnosis of PCD is complicated due to its reliance on complex tests that are not utilized by every clinic and also its phenotypic overlap with several other respiratory diseases. Nonetheless, PCD is increasingly being recognized as more common than once thought. The disease is genetically complex, with several genes reported to be associated with PCD. There is no cure for PCD, but gene therapy remains a promising therapeutic strategy. In this review, we provide an overview of the clinical symptoms, diagnosis, genetics, and current treatment regimens for PCD. We also describe PCD model systems and discuss the therapeutic potential of different gene therapeutics for targeting the intended cellular target, the ciliated cells of the airway.
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- Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
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Plantier DB, Pinna FDR, Olm MAK, Athanázio R, Pilan RRDM, Voegels RL. Outcomes of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Adults with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 27:e423-e427. [PMID: 37564476 PMCID: PMC10411207 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1746193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Introduction Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease associated with impairment of mucociliary transport and, consequently, with a high incidence of chronic rhinosinusitis. For patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who remain symptomatic despite medical treatment, endoscopic sinus surgery is a safe and effective therapeutic option. However, to date, no studies have been found evaluating the effect of surgery on the quality of life associated with the effect on olfaction and nasal endoscopy findings of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia and chronic rhinosinusitis. Objective To describe the effect of endoscopic sinus surgery on the quality of life, on olfaction, and on nasal endoscopy findings of adults with PCD and chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods Four patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery were included. The Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) score, the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) questionnaire, and the Lund-Kennedy score were collected preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The olfaction as assessed with the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), which was administered preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. Results A total of 4 patients with a mean age of 39.3 years old (3 men and 1 woman) completed the study. All patients showed clinically significant improvement in the SNOT-22, NOSE, and Lund-Kennedy scores at 3 months postoperatively, and this improvement was sustained throughout the follow-up period. However, olfaction did not improve after surgery. Conclusion The endoscopic sinus surgery treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis in adults with PCD was associated with improvement in quality of life and endoscopic findings. However, no improvement in olfaction was demonstrated. Studies with a larger number of patients and control groups should help confirm these findings.
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- Diogo Barreto Plantier
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pulmonary Division, Instituto do Coração, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Piatti G, Ambrosetti U, Aldè M, Girotto G, Concas MP, Torretta S. Chronic Rhinosinusitis: T2r38 Genotyping and Nasal Cytology in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:248-254. [PMID: 35312075 PMCID: PMC10078746 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a major hallmark of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). We investigated the possible correlation between some severity markers of CRS and several clinical features of the disease. We further studied the bitter taste receptor TAS2R38 polymorphisms to identify the genotypes associated with more severe disease. METHODS We included 39 adult PCD patients with (CRSwNP) and without nasal polyposis (CRSsNP); a sample for nasal cytology was obtained and clinical cytological grading (CCG) was determined. The SNOT-22 and Lund-Mackay scores were recorded. A sample of DNA was extracted from peripheral blood to investigate TAS2R38 polymorphisms. RESULTS CRSwNP patients had features of more severe disease: indeed, they had statistically significantly higher frequency of previous sinus surgery, higher SNOT-22, LM scores, and CCG than CRSsNP patients. Upon genotyping of TAS2R38 polymorphisms, we observed that the AVI-AVI genotype, associated to homozygous nonfunctional bitter TAS2R38 receptor, was more prevalent among CRSwNP (100%) than in CRSsNP patients (0%); furthermore, AVI-AVI subjects showed statistically significantly worse SNOT-22 and CCG scores than PAV-PAV and PAV-AVI subjects. The group of AVI-AVI patients also had more frequent respiratory exacerbations, Gram-negative infections, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization than PAV-PAV and PAV-AVI patients. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate for the first time that PCD patients with CRSwNP display a more severe disease than those with CRSsNP. Genotyping of TAS2R38 polymorphisms demonstrated that in PCD patients, the AVI-AVI genotype is strikingly more prevalent among CRSwNP than in CRSsNP, while the PAV-PAV genotype might be protective against Gram-negative infections and respiratory exacerbations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 133:248-254, 2023.
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- Gioia Piatti
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan and Unit of Bronchopneumology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan and Division of Otolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan and Division of Otolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan and Division of Otolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Zawawi F, Dell S, Wolter NE, Papsin BC, Propst EJ. Olfaction and Gustation in Children With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. OTO Open 2023; 7:e28. [PMID: 36998551 PMCID: PMC10046730 DOI: 10.1002/oto2.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Objective Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder whereby abnormal cilia cause a wide array of respiratory tract manifestations including chronic rhinosinusitis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether olfaction and gustation are impaired in children with PCD. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Tertiary pediatric academic hospital. Methods Children with confirmed PCD based on having at least 1 of 3 approved diagnostic criteria as per The American Thoracic Society guidelines were recruited from The PCD Clinic in our tertiary care pediatric hospital. Odor identification ability was tested using the Universal Sniff (U-Sniff) test and taste threshold was measured using an electrogustometer. The main outcome of this study is to determine the incidence of olfactory dysfunction in children with PCD and investigate if there is an associated gustatory dysfunction. Results Twenty-five children participated (14 male, 11 female), The median age was 10.8 years (range: 4.1-17.9 years). Only 4/25 (16%) complained of olfactory dysfunction prior to testing. None of the patients complained of dysgeusia. However, 48% (12/25) scored less than 7 on the U-Sniff, signifying hyposmia or anosmia. In contrast, scores obtained by electrogustometry were in the normal range. There was no correlation between performance on the U-Sniff and electrogustometry testing. Conclusion Olfactory impairment in children with PCD is common but underrecognized by patients. This is not associated with abnormal gustation. Among other, this places children with PCD at an increased risk with respect to smelling a fire or detecting spoiled or poisonous food.
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- Faisal Zawawi
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine, BC Children's Hospital University of British Columbia Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Hospital for Sick Children Toronto Ontario Canada
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Ma F, Xu L, Ai P. Treatment and Impacts of Chronic Sinusitis with the Confluence of Biyuan Tongqiao Granules and Saline Nasal Irrigation. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:2916700. [PMID: 35368965 PMCID: PMC8970802 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2916700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this research study, we will study the clinical effect of Biyuan Tongqiao granules with saline nasal irrigation for treatment of chronic sinusitis. It will also study its impacts on the computed tomography (CT) score of the nasal sinus and negative reactions in patients. For this purpose, ninety (90) patients with chronic sinusitis were admitted to the hospital (June 2019 to June 2020). They were selected as the research subjects and divided into experimental and control groups randomly with 45 cases in each group. Control group patients were treated with nasal irrigation with normal saline. While, Biyuan Tongqiao granules combined with nasal irrigation with normal saline was treated by the experimental group. The CT scores of nasal sinus, clinical effect, the incidence of adverse reactions, recurrence rate, duration of nasal mucosal epithelialization, and nasal ciliary transmission speed of both the groups were compared. The patients' pain was assessed by the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the symptoms of sinusitis were scored by the SNOT-20 scale. The experimental group showed significantly lower sinus CT scores and better clinical effects. Adverse reactions were not observed in both the groups' probability (P > 0.05). The experimental group presented a significantly lower recurrence rate, shorter duration of nasal mucosal epithelialization, faster nasal ciliary transmission, and sharply lowers VAS scores and SNOT-20 scores than in the control group (P < 0.05). This proves Biyuan Tongqiao granules and nasal irrigation with normal saline can effectually boost the clinical efficacy and lessen the computed tomography score of nasal sinus in chronic sinusitis patients. It has a worthy clinical application and promotion.
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- Fei Ma
- Department of Otolaryngology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, China
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Zhang L, Fang F, Yao L, Sun H, Zhan X, Lu M, Wei Y. Decreased nasal nitric oxide levels: A potential marker of decreased olfactory discrimination in chronic rhinosinusitis. J Laryngol Otol 2021; 136:1-28. [PMID: 34702418 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121003169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association of nasal nitric oxide and olfactory function.MethodA cross-sectional study was performed in 117 adults, including 91 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and 26 healthy controls. Scores on the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcomes Test, Lund-Mackay scale and Lund-Kennedy scale were recorded to assess severity of disease. All participants were screened for common inhaled and food allergens. Nasal nitric oxide and fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing, acoustic rhinometry and anterior rhinomanometry testing were performed to measure nasal function. The validated Sniffin’ Sticks test battery was used to assess olfactory function.ResultsHigher nasal nitric oxide was an independent protective factor for odour discrimination and odour threshold in participants with chronic rhinosinusitis after adjusting for age, gender, drinking, smoking, 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcomes Test, Lund-Mackay score, Lund-Kennedy score, immunoglobulin E and the second minimal cross-sectional area by acoustic rhinometry. Nasal nitric oxide also showed high discrimination in predicting impaired odour discrimination. In addition, nasal nitric oxide was lower in older participants, those with higher Lund-Mackay or Lund-Kennedy scores and higher with elevated total serum immunoglobulin E concentrations above a threshold of 0.35 kU/l.ConclusionHigher nasal nitric oxide is associated with better odour discrimination in chronic rhinosinusitis and is modulated by age, degree of allergy and severity of chronic rhinosinusitis.
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- Lichuan Zhang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction-related Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction-related Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction-related Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing100029, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
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Goutaki M, Lam YT, Alexandru M, Anagiotos A, Armengot M, Bequignon E, Boon M, Burgess A, Coste A, Emiralioglu N, Erdem E, Haarman EG, Harris A, Hool SL, Karadag B, Kim S, Latzin P, Lorent N, Ozcelik U, Reula A, Roehmel J, van Gogh C, Yiallouros P, Zappe SM, Papon JF. Study protocol: the ear-nose-throat (ENT) prospective international cohort of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (EPIC-PCD). BMJ Open 2021; 11:e051433. [PMID: 34635525 PMCID: PMC8506890 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, genetic, multiorgan disease with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 10 000. It affects mainly the upper and lower airways due to impaired mucociliary clearance. Almost all patients have sinonasal or otologic (ear-nose-throat, ENT) problems, although the ENT clinical phenotype may present great variability. Despite that, data on PCD ENT manifestations are scarce and based on small single-centre studies. To date, we know little about the spectrum and severity of PCD ENT disease, its association with lung disease, its course over life and its determinants of prognosis.This study protocol describes the aims and methods of the first prospective, observational, multinational cohort study focusing on ENT disease in patients with PCD. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The ENT prospective international cohort of patients with PCD (EPIC-PCD) is a prospective standardised observational clinical cohort set up as a multinational multicentre study, embedded into routine patient care. It aims to longitudinally characterise ENT disease in patients with PCD and its association with lung disease, and to identify determinants of its prognosis. Patients of all ages, diagnosed with PCD who undergo an ENT clinical assessment at least once a year at one of the participating centres will be invited to participate. Collected data include diagnostic test results, results of ENT examinations, lung function measurements, information on management of ENT disease and patient-reported data on clinical symptoms and health-related quality of life (QoL). Data are collected using the standardised PCD-specific FOLLOW-PCD form and the validated QoL-PCD questionnaire. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been reviewed and approved by the Human Research Ethics Committees at all participating centres, based on local legislation. The results of the study will be published in scientific journals, presented at scientific conferences and disseminated to participants and national patient organisations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT04611516.
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- Myrofora Goutaki
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Children's University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Hôpital Kremlin-Bicetre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Unit, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
- Medical School, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Hôpital Henri Mondor et Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil, Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Creteil, France
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- Department of Paediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, Southampton Children's Hospital, Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Hôpital Henri Mondor et Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil, Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Creteil, France
- Faculté de médecine, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne, Creteil, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Centre, NIHR Respiratory Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Hôpital Kremlin-Bicetre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Children's University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Castellón, Spain
- Molecular, Cellular and Genomic Biomedicine Group, IIS La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Pediatric Pulmonology Unit, Hospital 'Archbishop Makarios III', Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Hôpital Kremlin-Bicetre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, AP-HP, Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris, France
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Dunsky K, Menezes M, Ferkol TW. Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Review. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 147:2781298. [PMID: 34137802 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2021.0934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, inherited condition involving motile cilia that line the upper and lower respiratory tracts, leading to chronic infections of the paranasal sinuses, middle ear, and bronchi that begin during infancy. Unfortunately, despite its early presentation, PCD is often recognized late. OBSERVATIONS People with PCD have diverse clinical manifestations, including chronic upper and lower respiratory tract disease, laterality defects, and subfertility. Through efforts of multinational clinical collaboratives, 4 cardinal features have been described that identify people who likely have PCD: unexplained neonatal respiratory distress, left-right laterality defects, daily wet cough, and nonseasonal rhinosinusitis beginning before 6 months of age. Recent advances in the understanding of the genetics and pathogenesis of the disease have led to a revolution in the approach to screening and diagnostic testing. Moreover, PCD has a broad clinical spectrum, and genotype-phenotype associations are beginning to be recognized. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE A high index of suspicion remains critical in diagnosing PCD. Children who have at least 2 of the major clinical features should be considered for further evaluation. Nevertheless, while newer tools have improved diagnostic capabilities, there is no single test that will diagnose every person with the disease. In people suspected of having PCD, nasal nitric oxide measurement is a useful screen, followed by diagnostic genetic testing and if negative, ciliary ultrastructural analysis. Despite otolaryngologic manifestations being common in infancy and persisting into adulthood, they have been understudied. Indeed, there are few randomized clinical trials examining the medicosurgical approaches to respiratory disease.
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- Katherine Dunsky
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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Dahmer-Heath M, Schriever V, Kollmann S, Schleithoff C, Titieni A, Cetiner M, Patzer L, Tönshoff B, Hansen M, Pennekamp P, Gerß J, Konrad M, König J. Systematic evaluation of olfaction in patients with hereditary cystic kidney diseases/renal ciliopathies. J Med Genet 2020; 58:629-636. [PMID: 32917769 DOI: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2020-107192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hereditary cystic kidney diseases such as nephronophthisis, polycystic kidney disease and Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) are caused by a dysfunction of primary cilia. Cilia are involved in a variety of cellular functions and perceptions, with one of them being the sense of smell. Hyposmia is a typical feature found in patients with BBS. However, reports of olfactory dysfunction in other cystic kidney diseases are sparse. Here we provide a systematic survey on olfaction in a large cohort of patients displaying genetically determined renal ciliopathies. METHODS We performed a match-controlled systematic olfactory evaluation in a group of 75 patients with a defined genetic background using age adapted and validated odour identification tests. RESULTS Test results revealed a significant olfactory deficit in patients carrying TMEM67 variants (n=4), while all other genetic disorders causing nephronophthisis (n=25) or polycystic kidney disease (n=18) were not associated with an impaired sense of smell. Also in patients with BBS, olfactory performance was depending on the underlying molecular defect. While defects in the BBS1 gene (n=9) had no impact on the sense of smell, all other BBS gene disorders (n=19) were associated with significant hyposmia. Noteworthy, there was no correlation of the olfactory deficit with the level of renal impairment. CONCLUSION Hyposmia is a part of the clinical spectrum of BBS and of other renal ciliopathies. Depending on the genetic background, clinicians should be aware of this subtle and so far underappreciated symptom when clinically assessing patients with BBS or TMEM67 gene variants.
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- Mareike Dahmer-Heath
- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Abteilung für Neuropädiatrie, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatrics II, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Children's Hospital St. Elisabeth and St. Barbara, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics I, University Children's Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, Department of General Pediatrics, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany
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Davis SD, Rosenfeld M, Lee HS, Ferkol TW, Sagel SD, Dell SD, Milla C, Pittman JE, Shapiro AJ, Sullivan KM, Nykamp KR, Krischer JP, Zariwala MA, Knowles MR, Leigh MW. Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Longitudinal Study of Lung Disease by Ultrastructure Defect and Genotype. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019; 199:190-198. [PMID: 30067075 PMCID: PMC6353004 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201803-0548oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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RATIONALE In primary ciliary dyskinesia, factors leading to disease heterogeneity are poorly understood. OBJECTIVES To describe early lung disease progression in primary ciliary dyskinesia and identify associations between ultrastructural defects and genotypes with clinical phenotype. METHODS This was a prospective, longitudinal (5 yr), multicenter, observational study. Inclusion criteria were less than 19 years at enrollment and greater than or equal to two annual study visits. Linear mixed effects models including random slope and random intercept were used to evaluate longitudinal associations between the ciliary defect group (or genotype group) and clinical features (percent predicted FEV1 and weight and height z-scores). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 137 participants completed 732 visits. The group with absent inner dynein arm, central apparatus defects, and microtubular disorganization (IDA/CA/MTD) (n = 41) were significantly younger at diagnosis and in mixed effects models had significantly lower percent predicted FEV1 and weight and height z-scores than the isolated outer dynein arm defect (n = 55) group. Participants with CCDC39 or CCDC40 mutations (n = 34) had lower percent predicted FEV1 and weight and height z-scores than those with DNAH5 mutations (n = 36). For the entire cohort, percent predicted FEV1 decline was heterogeneous with a mean (SE) decline of 0.57 (0.25) percent predicted/yr. Rate of decline was different from zero only in the IDA/MTD/CA group (mean [SE], -1.11 [0.48] percent predicted/yr; P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Participants with IDA/MTD/CA defects, which included individuals with CCDC39 or CCDC40 mutations, had worse lung function and growth indices compared with those with outer dynein arm defects and DNAH5 mutations, respectively. The only group with a significant lung function decline over time were participants with IDA/MTD/CA defects.
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- Stephanie D. Davis
- Department of Pediatrics, Riley Children’s Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, Health Informatics Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Health Informatics Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, Marsico Lung Institute, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, Riley Children’s Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
- Department of Pediatrics, Health Informatics Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Centre Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Pathology/Lab Medicine, and
- Department of Pediatrics, Marsico Lung Institute, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and
- Invitae, San Francisco, California
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