Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders and Head and Neck Cancers: From Pathophysiology to Innovative Approaches
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 307
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Interests: rhinitis; sinusitis; nasal polyp; nasal irrigation; nasal spray; licorice; deep neck infection; peritonsillar abscess; nasal septal abscess; epiglottitis
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Interests: CAM; TCM; allergic rhinitis; choric rhinosinusitis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The prevalence of upper respiratory tract disorders, such as rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, deep neck infection, and head and neck cancers, is increasing worldwide. In recent years, modern medicine has developed treatments for upper respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancers. However, research on how to further improve the therapeutic benefit is necessary.
Therapies for upper respiratory tract disorders include anti-inflammation medications, antibiotics, surgery, and therapies for head and neck cancers, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, etc. There is a crisis in the treatment of people with respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancers due to the high level of economic cost and burden. In addition, these therapies are accompanied by some adverse effects and are restricted in clinical settings. Further investigating the pathophysiology of inflammation and infections of respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancers to develop innovative new methods and treatments is an important issue.
In this Special Issue, we encourage studies focusing on the pathophysiology and novel therapeutic approaches for upper respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancers. In vivo and in vitro studies, clinical trials, prospective or retrospective studies, case reports, and review articles are welcome. In addition, research exploring the molecular mechanisms of novel therapeutic strategies for treating respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancer is encouraged.
We hope that the results presented in this Special Issue will provide meaningful and helpful information for clinicians in the management of upper respiratory tract disorders and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Geng-He Chang
Dr. Pei-Rung Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inflammation
- infection
- cancer
- respiratory tract
- head and neck
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