[Eosinophils in Otorhinolaryngology: Friend or Foe?]

Overview

Journal HNO

Specialty Otorhinolaryngology

Date 2024 Mar 4

PMID 38436705

Authors

Martin Laudien

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Abstract

This article summarizes the essential aspects of current knowledge about eosinophils, classifies eosinophilia in terms of the dimensions healthy or harmful reaction, takes a specific look at eosinophils in the field of otorhinolaryngology, and gives recommendations for diagnostic workup and therapeutic intervention in case of proven eosinophilia, particularly as an adverse drug reaction. The thoughts are inspired by communications at the 29th Congress of the European Rhinologic Society in Sofia, Bulgaria, 2023.

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