Vocal Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors between Male and Female University Teachers

Introduction Many recent studies on teachers warn of the adverse effects that voice problems have on work performance. However, only a few of these studies included university teachers. Objective To compare the vocal symptoms and risk factors between male and female university teachers in a private institution within the city of São Paulo. Methods In a cross-sectional survey, a voice self-evaluation form prepared by the Ministry of Labor in Brazil was administered to 846 university teachers at a private institution in the city of São Paulo. Results The percentage of hoarseness, vocal tract discomfort, neck pain and foreign body sensation was significantly higher in female than in male subjects. A significantly higher percentage of males participated in other professional activities in addition to teaching, reported working in a calm environment compared with working in a moderately or severely tense and stressful environment, and rated themselves as calm, slightly stressed and anxious or moderately stressed and anxious rather than very stressed and anxious. A significantly higher percentage of females spent most of their time teaching compared with performing other professional activities, and rated themselves as chatty or impulsive. Conclusion Among university teachers, a significantly higher percentage of females than males reported hoarseness, vocal tract discomfort, neck pain and foreign body sensation. Some risk factors related to work organization, workplace environment, voice care and quality of life variables were related to this higher prevalence in females.

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Risk Factors of Difficult Pharyngeal Accidental Fishbones Ingestion

Ear Nose & Throat Journal ◽

10.1177/01455613211036770 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 014556132110367

Author(s):

Yi-Bo Huang ◽

Fan Zhang ◽

Hui-Ju Chen ◽

Dong-Dong Ren ◽

Hua-Peng Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Body Sensation ◽

Independent Risk Factors ◽

Male Patients ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Nose And Throat

Objective: Accidental pharyngeal fishbone ingestion is a common complaint in ear, nose, and throat clinics. Approximately two-thirds of the accidentally ingested fishbones can be removed using tongue depressors and indirect laryngoscopy. However, the remaining third is challenging to identify and remove using these methods. These difficult fishbones require identification and removal via more advanced approaches. Video-guided laryngoscope is used to deal with difficult fishbones in our center. This study aimed to explore the risk factors for difficult fishbones. Methods: A prospective study was performed at a teaching hospital on 2080 patients. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the risk factors. Results: The common fishbone locations were the tonsils (39.8%; defined as STEP-I), tongue base (37.1%), vallecula (13.3%; STEP-II), and hypopharynx (9.8%; STEP-III). With increasing STEP level, the ratio of difficult fishbones correspondingly increased (Z = 13.919, P < .001), and the proportions were 21.1%, 41.9%, and 70% in STEP-I, II, and III, respectively. In particular, fishbones in STEP-III (vs STEP-I) had a higher risk of difficult fishbones (odds ratio [OR]: 11.573, 95% CI: 7.987-16.769). Complaints of neck pain (yes vs no), foreign body sensation (yes vs no), and shorter length of fishbones always had a lower risk of difficult fishbones (OR: 0.455, 95% CI: 0.367-0.564; OR: 0.284, 95% CI: 0.191-0.422; OR: 0.727, 95% CI: 0.622-0.85). Missing teeth (yes vs no), swallowing behavior after fishbone ingestion (yes vs no), and male patients (vs female) had a higher risk of difficult fishbones (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.47-2.456; OR: 1.631, 95% CI: 1.293-2.059; OR: 1.278, 95% CI: 1.047-1.56). Conclusions: Neck pain, foreign body sensation, fishbone length, patient age and sex, tooth status, and swallowing behavior after fishbone ingestion are independent risk factors for difficult fishbones.

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Ophthalmomyiasis externa due to sheep nasal botfly in rural Jamaica

Tropical Doctor ◽

10.1177/0049475518809603 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 48-49

Author(s):

Valence Jordan ◽

Lizette Mowatt

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Male Patient ◽

Young Male ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

First Instar ◽

Body Sensation

We present the case of a young male patient who presented with pain, redness and foreign body sensation in his left eye. There was no associated decrease in vision. Three live larvae were removed from his left conjunctival sac and sent to the laboratory for identification. The patient was treated symptomatically and his symptoms were mostly resolved by the following day. The larvae were later identified as the first instar of the sheep nasal botfly. Poor sanitation and exposure to livestock were among the identified risk factors in this case. Physicians must have this as a differential diagnosis for conjunctivitis in patients with risk factors. This is the first reported case of ophthalmomyiasis from Jamaica.

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Clinical Presentation, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Demographic Analysis of Blepharitis in Adults Presenting at Multiple Healthcare Centres

Life and Science ◽

10.37185/lns.1.1.203 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Adeel Ahmad Siddique ◽

Kamran Haider Shaheen ◽

Irum Raza ◽

Muhammad Awais Ashraf ◽

Ghazi Khan Maree ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

Socioeconomic Factor ◽

Demographic Analysis ◽

Dry Eyes ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Body Sensation ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Department Of Ophthalmology

Objective: To identify symptoms, risk factors and outcomes of demographic analysis in adult patients withblepharitis.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration: The study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology at THQ Hospital, Kabirwala from 8 January 2020 to 8 June 2020.Materials and Methods: 100 patients were included in the study. Aged above 21 with symptoms of Blepharitis.Fluorescein strips and Slit lamp 90 D techniques were used to evaluate the patients for the presence of visualindications of blepharitis.Results: Sixty-five females and thirty-five males were included in the study. The age group of 21-30 years hadthe highest number of patients. Dry eyes, poor hygiene, low-socioeconomic factor and seborrhoea dermatitiswere significant risk factors. Most common symptoms included irritation, foreign body sensation, swelling overeyelids, hyperaemia, Epiphora and photosensitivity.Conclusion: Proper guidelines for protection and good hygiene should be provided to people. Dry eyes, poorhygiene, low-socioeconomic factor, seborrhoea dermatitis, irritation, foreign body sensation, swelling overeyelids, hyperaemia, Epiphora and photosensitivity are the most common symptoms and risk factors to find thereason behind Blepharitis, in this study. Females, due to their hormonal changes, are more prone to having thisdisease.

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Subjective neck pain or foreign body sensation and the true location of foreign bodies in the pharynx

Acta Oto-Laryngologica ◽

10.3109/00016489.2014.973532 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 135 (2) ◽

pp. 177-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chih Yung Yang ◽

Cheng-Chien Yang

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Foreign Bodies ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

Body Sensation ◽

True Location

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Vocal Tract Discomfort and Risk Factors in University Teachers

Journal of Voice ◽

10.1016/j.jvoice.2015.06.001 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 507.e1-507.e8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gustavo Polacow Korn ◽

Antonio Augusto de Lima Pontes ◽

Denise Abranches ◽

Paulo Augusto de Lima Pontes

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Vocal Tract ◽

University Teachers

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Laryngogram in Patients with the So-called Foreign Body Sensation in the Pharyngolarynx

Nihon Kikan Shokudoka Gakkai Kaiho ◽

10.2468/jbes.29.299 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

pp. 299-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yoshikatsu Takahashi

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

Body Sensation

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Frequency of diabetes, complications and vascular risk factors in male and female population of Al-Jouf, KSA

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ◽

10.24911/ijmdc.2.1.4 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 27-32

Author(s):

Muhammad Siddiqui ◽

Aziz Siddiqui ◽

Faiz Rwelly ◽

Adam Clay

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Diabetes Complications ◽

Vascular Risk Factors ◽

Vascular Risk ◽

Female Population ◽

Male And Female

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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Palash Mula Arka in Pittaja Netrabhishyanda.

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7489 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yuwaraj D. Kale ◽

Sarika Choure

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Modern Science ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Burning Sensation ◽

Trial Group ◽

Inflammatory Condition ◽

Conjunctival Hyperemia ◽

Bacterial Conjunctivitis ◽

Body Sensation ◽

Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Abhishyanda is one of the Sarvagata Vyadhi mentioned by Acharya Sushruta. In modern science, signs and symptoms of Netrabhishyanda may be correlated with conjunctivitis, which is the inflammatory condition of conjunctiva. Kavala Dharana, Dhumrapana, Aschyotana, Sechana Putapaka etc. are various suggested regimens in Ayurvedic texts for the treatment of Netrabhishyanda. Considering this effectiveness of Palasha as mentioned by Acharya Sushruta, it is planned to study the use of Palasha Mula Arka Aschyotana in Pittaja Netrabhishyanda. 60 patients having classical signs and symptoms of Pittaja Abhishyanda (Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis) as per Ayurvedic and modern texts were selected for the study. After completion of therapy, mean Conjunctival hyperemia was reduced to 0.2167 ± 0.4086 in Control and 0.5667 ± 0.5040 in Trial Group. Palasha Mula Arka was found effective in reduction in conjunctival hyperemia, watering and the number of culture colonies, it was also found effective in burning sensation, discharge, foreign body sensation and photophobia.

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Recurrent keratoconjunctivitis as the sole manifestation of COVID-19 infection: A case report

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/11206721211006583 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112067212110065

Author(s):

Satria Audi Hutama ◽

Firas Farisi Alkaff ◽

Ryan Enast Intan ◽

Citra Dewi Maharani ◽

Luki Indriaswati ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Foreign Body Sensation ◽

Polymerase Chain Reaction Test ◽

Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽

Conjunctival Hyperemia ◽

Blurred Vision ◽

Ocular Symptoms ◽

Body Sensation ◽

Fluorescence Test

Introduction: Ocular symptoms are uncommon manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Earlier study reported that dry eye, blurred vision, foreign body sensation, tearing, itching, conjunctival secretion, conjunctival congestion, ocular pain, and photophobia are among the ocular symptoms that could be found in COVID-19 patients. However, there are only a few reports available regarding corneal involvement in this disease. Here we report a case of keratoconjunctivitis as the only symptom of COVID-19 infection. Case description: A 27-year-old man who worked as an obstetrics and gynecology resident came to the outpatient clinic with the chief complaints of eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, conjunctival hyperemia, lacrimation, and photophobia in his right eye for the past 3 weeks. Fluorescence test showed a small corneal lesion. The patient was then diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis. A week after the treatment, all symptoms were resolved. A month later, the patient came to the emergency room with the same eye complaints but with a more severe pain. The fluorescence test showed wider corneal lesion compared to last month. The result from the corneal swab is negative for bacterial or fungal infection, indicating a viral infection. Afterwards, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test from nasopharyngeal swab was performed and revealed that the patient was positive for COVID-19. Conclusions: This case report showed that keratoconjunctivitis may occur as the only manifestation of COVID-19 infection. Thus, patient presented with unexplainable eye symptoms should be evaluated for COVID-19 infection.

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