Background: Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (ECRS) is clinically characterized by extensive disease and poor prognosis.Objectives: To evaluate eosinophilic mucin in Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS). Design: A Retrospective Study.Setting: Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, Bahrain.Methods: Fifty-nine patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps were included in the study. Clinical data, CT findings and histopathology were documented.Results: Twenty-six (44.1%) patients were diagnosed with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) with nasal polyps. Headache, bilateral nasal polyps, total sinus opacification and occluded ostiomeatal complex were more common in patients with ECRS compared to patients with noneosinophilic CRS. P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Bull 2017; 39(2): 92 -95 Conclusion: Patients with ECRS are likely to have severe disease presentation compared to patients with non-eosinophilic CRS. Clinical findings could differentiate ECRS from noneosinophilic CRS. Bahrain Med

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare condition which may present at birth or early infancy. These patients have a poor prognosis with high mortality rate. Tracheolaryngeal stenosis or stricture is the most significant ENT complication which may result in death from airway obstruction. We present a case of EB presenting with sudden onset airway obstruction, requiring immediate airway management. The epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of this disease are discussed as well as the diagnosis and management. ENT surgeons as well as other health care providers must be aware of the potential risks to the airway in these patients.