Diseases
of the ears, nose and throat are amongst the most common presentations in
primary care, and many patients are referred to ENT clinics in secondary care
for further medical and surgical management. To help reduce these referrals
this book guides readers through the basic anatomy and pathophysiology and
then, for each presentation, provides:
* an
introduction which describes possible causes and the history required
* a section on
diagnosis, including which examinations and investigations to consider
* management
options, complications to look out for, and when to refer.
This book
offers practical guidance and so helps to fill the gap between ENT theory and
the actual work experience.
In
addition to covering the common presentations, from allergic rhinitis to
vertigo, via dysphagia and halitosis, the book also provides a description of
the main investigations and covers the particular problems occurring in
paediatric cases.
This is the
ideal clinical text for GPs, ENT trainees, medical students and nurse
practitioners looking to manage common ENT conditions.
