| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Expanding the Continuum of Care |
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This article is an introduction to the concepts of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. It discusses the scope and prevalence of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) use among otolaryngology patients. Specific types of CIM are characterized in the context of their origins, philosophic and historical bases, scientific evidence, and applicability to the practice of otolaryngology. The author's intent is to provide a framework for discussing CIM with patients and integrating it into treatment paradigms in an evidence-based manner. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Healthy Living: Strategies to Live Longer |
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277 | (18) |
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This article discusses the mechanisms of aging, future areas of exploration, and strategies to achieve successful aging given the current state of medical knowledge. The article begins with mitochondria! function and cell growth and decline, then presents aspects over which humans have control over their health: nutrition, use of nutritional supplementation, body posture, exercise, lifestyle choices, and use of traditional Chinese medicine. The discussion concludes with the role of the physician in offering patient education regarding behaviors for a healthy life. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Allergy |
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295 | (14) |
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global disease affecting hundreds of millions internationally. Substantial pharmacologic gains have been made in the treatment of allergy, including antihistamines, steroids, and leukotriene inhibitors. Pharmacology and immunotherapy are the 2 primary choices in an otolaryngologist's armamentarium of allergy treatment. Outside of these options lie complementary and integrative medicine, including various herbs and supplementation along with acupuncture. Some of these methods have shown great efficacy in treating AR and others have failed to show any improvement. This article reviews AR and some of the more common therapies used to care for the disease. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Otitis Media |
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309 | (20) |
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Acute otitis media is diagnosed frequently in childhood with peak incidence between 6 and 15 months of age. It is the most common reason for physician visits and antibiotic prescriptions in children, with an excess of $100 spent per episode. In this article we discuss current concepts of complementary and alternative medicine as they apply to otitis media. A thorough literature review shows that, whereas many of these modalities are promising, few have been assessed with randomized controlled trials. Finally, we provide an algorithm that may be used in assessing and treating patients with acute otitis media. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Adenotonsillar Disease |
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329 | (6) |
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The purpose of this article is to familiarize the otolaryngologist with complementary and integrative treatment options for the management of sore throat and tonsillitis. A review of the available literature will provide insight into available treatment options with these therapies. Current medical and surgical approaches to therapy for adenotonsillar disease will be reviewed. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Upper Respiratory Infection |
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335 | (10) |
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The combination of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, and malaise is the symptomatic profile that constitutes an uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection (URI), also known as the common cold. Because no known cure exists for a URI, numerous products are available, each marketed with the promise of alleviating the associated symptoms and/or shortening the duration of illness. The evidence supporting these claims is variable and is the focus of this article, with an emphasis on complementary and integrative therapies. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Rhinosinusitis |
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345 | (22) |
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Rhinosinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the mucosa involving the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity and is one of the most common health care problems, with significant impairment of quality of life. There is a growing amount of interest in the use of complementary and integrative medicine for the treatment of rhinosinusitis. This article focuses on an integrative approach to rhinosinusitis. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Atypical Facial Pain |
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367 | (16) |
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This article presents an overview of atypical facial pain for the practicing otolaryngologist. Discussion includes the definition of persistent idiopathic facial pain and its pathophysiology, clinical features, demographics, lack of findings on physical examination, use of imaging modalities and consultations, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis within the framework of an holistic approach. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
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383 | (6) |
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This article familiarizes the otolaryngologist with potential integrative and complementary treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The authors discuss current medical and surgical regimens, and then provide a review of the current literature on integrative and complementary approaches for treatment of this disorder. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Tinnitus |
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389 | (20) |
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Elizabeth Gray-Karagrigoriou |
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This article discusses the use of an integrative approach to treating tinnitus. The authors begin with a discussion of their approach to tinnitus patients, followed by a detailed look at the physiology of tinnitus and several theories of its mechanism. The many viable options for tinnitus relief are discussed, including sound therapies, Western medical approaches, and herbal and traditional medicines that can be used as integrative and complementary treatments. It concludes with a reminder that a variety of treatment options are available to tinnitus patients to help them take control of their symptoms. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Balance Disorders |
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409 | (14) |
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This article presents an overview of balance disorders for the practicing otolaryngologist. The demographics of balance disorders, anatomy and physiology of human balance, clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment, within the framework of an holistic approach, are discussed. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Thyroid Disease |
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423 | (14) |
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Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is defined by the National Institutes of Health as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not generally considered part of conventional medicine. CIM practices are grouped into 4 categories: natural products, mind and body medicine practices, manipulative practices, and body-based practices. CIM use in patients is common and a working knowledge is relevant to practicing physicians. This article presents an overview of common forms of CIM and their theoretic framework to review the data regarding CIM use in thyroid disease. The intent is to facilitate communication between patients and physicians regarding CIM. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: The Voice |
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437 | (10) |
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This article discusses the use of an integrative approach in the evaluation and management of the voice. The article begins with a look at the larynx and antioxidant therapy, followed by methods to relieve the pain associated with myofacial trigger points, and the herbs and supplements that can be used by vocalists to replace conventional medications in allergies and reflux. The article concludes with a reminder of the reasons why many vocalists turn to complementary and integrative treatments. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Swallowing Disorders |
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447 | (14) |
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Swallowing disorders are associated with many disease processes and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article provides information regarding the various causes of swallowing disorders as well as medical, surgical, and integrative approaches to their management. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Facial Cosmetic Enhancement |
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461 | (24) |
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Complementary and integrative medicine is particularly popular among patients undergoing facial cosmetic enhancement. This article reviews the efficacy of the most commonly practiced integrative therapies among this surgical population, with a focus on the most current literature regarding the application or potential for application of these treatments to benefit patients undergoing facial aesthetic surgery. Adverse effects of the most popular herbal and dietary supplements are also reviewed. Finally, the potential for interaction among integrative treatments as well as with conventional pharmacologic therapy is discussed. |
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| Complementary and Integrative Treatments: Integrative Care Centers and Hospitals: One Center's Perspective |
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485 | (14) |
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This article discusses the mechanisms of aging and future areas of exploration, and addresses strategies to achieve successful aging given the current state of medical knowledge. The authors begin at the beginning, with mitochondria) function and cell growth and decline, then continue to present aspects over which humans have control over their health: nutrition, body posture, exercise, lifestyle choices, and Traditional Eastern medicine. The discussion concludes with the role of the physician in offering patient education regarding behaviors for a healthy life. |
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