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Kim I.A.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Kuznetsov A.O.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Sukhostavtseva T.V.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Trukhin D.V.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Daykhes A.N.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Clinical anatomical features of diseases of the upper respiratory tract in gerontological practice

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Kim I.A., Kuznetsov A.O., Sukhostavtseva T.V., Trukhin D.V., Daykhes A.N.

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Journal: Russian Rhinology. 2026;34(1): 47‑53

DOI: 10.17116/rosrino20263401147

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CLINICAL ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF DISEASES OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IN GERONTOLOGICAL PRACTICE
CLINICAL ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF DISEASES OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IN GERONTOLOGICAL PRACTICE

To cite this article:

Kim IA, Kuznetsov AO, Sukhostavtseva TV, Trukhin DV, Daykhes AN. Clinical anatomical features of diseases of the upper respiratory tract in gerontological practice. Russian Rhinology. 2026;34(1):47‑53. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino20263401147

Подписка 2026 Российская ринология (Russian Rhinology)
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Abstract:

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract (URT) in elderly patients have unique features related to anatomical and functional changes of the mucosa. These changes contribute to the development of chronic inflammatory processes, which requires a special approach to the treatment and prevention of these pathologies.

OBJECTIVE

Analysis of scientific data on the URT diseases considering the anatomical and functional characteristics of elderly and senile patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

An analysis of articles on the selected topic presented in PubMed, GoogleScholar and eLibrary databases was carried out.

RESULTS

It has been established that elderly patients have anatomical and physiological changes of the URT characterized by atrophic processes of the mucosa. These changes negatively affect the URT physiological functions. Age-related changes in the mucosa of the nose and throat are a significant factor contributing to the development and chronicity of inflammatory diseases in elderly patients.

CONCLUSIONS

Diseases of the URT in elderly patients are an urgent problem in otorhinolaryngology requiring comprehensive investigation. The study of anatomical and functional changes in the ENT organs is necessary to understand the features of disease course and develop personalized treatment methods as well as preventive recommendations.

Keywords:

upper respiratory tract infections
elderly age
aging
atrophic rhinitis
atrophic pharyngitis

Authors:

Kim I.A.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Kuznetsov A.O.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Sukhostavtseva T.V.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Trukhin D.V.

National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia;
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Daykhes A.N.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (Pirogov University), Moscow, Russia

Received:

03.04.2025

Accepted:

15.05.2025

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