Nasal Obstruction, Congestion, and Drainage Vishvesh M. Mehta Frank E. Lucente Nasal congestion, obstruction, and drainage are three of the most common symptoms that bring patients to physicians. Although they…
Headache and Facial Pain Mahesh H. Bhaya Ari J. Goldsmith Headache refers to a sensation of pain or discomfort in the head and to a variety of abnormal head sensations….
Introduction to Rhinology Frank E. Lucente Rhinology is the subspeciality that deals with the function and disorders of the nose (external and internal) and the paranasal sinuses. Although the two…
Facial Paralysis Khoa D. Tran Jessica W. Lim Gady Har-El Facial nerve paralysis is second in frequency only to recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis among cranial nerve dysfunction. It is a…
Foreign Body and Trauma in the Ear Christopher S. Song Andrew C. Goldman Jon B. Turk A foreign body may be found most frequently in the external ear canal, but…
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 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 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 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,…
