Otolaryngologic manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Patients infected with HIV have become a steadily increasing part of most medical practices. Because most patients with HIV-related problems have manifestations in the head and neck, it is important that these be understood and recognized. This article briefly reviews the various otolaryngologic manifestations of HIV infection, including otologic, nasal, and paranasal sinus; oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx; and the neck.