Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness and Vertigo Marina Boruk Neil M. Sperling Dizziness and vertigo are frequent symptoms encountered in all fields of medicine. The task of managing a patient with dizziness can be…
Ear Pain and Itching
Ear Pain and Itching Phyllis Peng Neil M. Sperling Aural pain and pruritus are common symptoms reported either together or separately. Ear itching usually originates in the skin of the…
Ear Drainage and Bleeding
Ear Drainage and Bleeding Rhoda Wynn Neil M. Sperling Otorrhea, or drainage from the ear, is a common complaint that could signify an innocuous or potentially lethal condition. Thorough examination…
Physical Examination
Physical Examination Marina Boruk Frank E. Lucente The otolaryngologist is concerned with the medical and surgical aspects of diseases of the head and scalp, ears, face (skin and skeleton), nose,…
Hearing Loss and Hearing Testing
Hearing Loss and Hearing Testing Mahesh H. Bhaya Neil M. Sperling Jane R. Madell More than 25 million persons in the United States have a substantial hearing loss, including some…
Hearing Rehabilitation
Hearing Rehabilitation Rhoda Wynn Neil M. Sperling An estimated 28 million Americans have hearing impairment, which represents 10.3 percent of the population. Audiologic rehabilitation has two components: amplification devices and…
Introduction to Otology
Introduction to Otology Neil M. Sperling Otology is the medical discipline concerned with the ear and temporal bone region. Disease of this region can often have neurological implications, which has…
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Phyllis Peng Gady Har-El Head and neck anatomy is a compact organization of neural, vascular, epithelial, and musculoskeletal elements that functionally integrate to pose a constant challenge…
Medical History
Medical History Anthony Cultrara Frank E. Lucente The acquisition and perfection of good history-taking skills are important to clinical practice. It is imperative that the physician understands that this skill…
