In this paper, recent advances of rhinology in Japan were reviewed. The following articles were demonstrated with special attention.
1. Epidemiological studies on chronic paranasal sinusitis.
2. Microbiological studies on chronic paranasal sinusitis.(a) Staphylococcus aureus (b) Gram negative bacilli (c) Anaerobes (d) Mycoplasma CO Virus.
3. Histochemical observations on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus.(a) Mucopolysaccharides (b) Vitamins.
4. Anatomical studies on the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus.(a) Ultrastructure (b) Innervation of the autonomic nervous system.
5. Physiological investigations in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus.(a) Microcirculation of the nasal mucosa (b) Plasmin activity (c) Air flow and resistance of the nasal respiration.
6. Chronic paranasal sinusitis and lower respiratory diseases.(a) Sinobronchitis (b) Abnomality of the general exocrine glands.
7. Chronic paranasal sinusitis as focus infection.
8. X-ray diagnosis in rhinology especially in modern techniques.(a) Evaluation of electrodensitometric sinograms (b) Modified sinograms (c) Panoramic radiography (d) Axial transverse tomography.
9. Surgical treatments of chronic paranasal sinusitis.
10. Olfactometry.(a) Routine tests (b) Objective tests.
11. Nasal allergy.(a) Diagnosis and treatmets (b) Immunological studies (Ig E).
12. Atrophic rhinitis. Immunological and epidemiological studies.
13. Recostructive surgery in the nose and paranasal sinus injury.