Introduction to Rhinology
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
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
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
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…
