About the Book: Rhinology Handbook
Rhinology Handbook is a concise guide to common rhinologic conditions
(disorders of the nose) in primary care. The book is divided into seven
chapters. The first chapter covers the anatomy and physiology of the nose,
paranasal sinuses, and olfaction, describing gross and endoscopic sinus anatomy.
Subsequent chapters cover specific conditions including acute rhinosinusitis,
chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal obstruction, nasal neoplasms and epistaxis
(nosebleed). The final chapter covers common nasal and sinus pathologies in
children. Diagnosis, basic and adjunctive examination, medical and antibiotic
therapy of acute rhinosinusitis, and timely intervention of acute bacterial
rhinosinusitis are discussed in detail. The chapter on nasal neoplasms describes
the combination