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Book SynopsisCovering the full-range of disorders, this is the first book to help primary care physicians diagnose and treat ear, nose, and throat problems. With 60% of patients seen by primary care physician presenting with ENT disorders, the need for the book is clear. It is easy-to-read, concise, and is uniquely symptom-based rather than disease-based, recognizing that patients will not present the primary care physician with any diagnoses. This book will guide the physician as to how to make the diagnosis, what other tests to order, how to decide on treatment, and what the warning signs are for referral to a specialist. Each chapter is based on a symptom and has algorithms for quick reference, as well as explanations on each step of the algorithm. The treatment is also outlined in an algorithmic fashion as well as detailed in the text. The book is eminently suitable for primary care physicians and emergency room or urgent care personnel, resident physicians in primary care fields, medical students and admirably serves those studying for the Boards, as well as allied health professionals, including ENT nurses and audiologists.
Trade ReviewAndrew C. Miller, MD, Annals of Emergency Medicine, (2010): "... An excellent clinical reference. Djalilian was spot on for his target audience of emergency, medical, pediatric, and family medicine physicians. It is a concise yet balanced text that is not overly bogged down by historical perspectives and pathophysiology." Seema Pai, MD, MPH, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology, (2011): "This pocket manual is a thoughtful, readable, and most importantly, clinically applicable to the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. ...the text is well organized and comprehensive. ...useful for primary care and emergency medicine physicians, as well as junior residents and medical studentsm interested in otolaryngology."
Table of ContentsDiseases of the Ear, Dizziness, and Facial Paralysis 1. The History and Examination of the Ear Ali Sepehr, Vanessa Rothholtz, Hamid Djalilian 2. Ear Pain Hamid Djalilian, Sanaz Hamidi 3. Ear Drainage Alice Lee, Hamid Djalilian 4. Hearing Loss Vanessa, Hamid Djalilian 5. Tinnitus Hamid Djalilian, Vanessa Rothholtz, Sanaz Hamidi 6. Ear plugging/popping Ali Sepehr, Hamid Djalilian 7. Trauma to the Ear James Ridgway, Hamid Djalilian 8. Facial Paralysis Hamid Djalilian, Amir Deylamipour, Sanaz Hamidi 9. Dizziness and Vertigo Hamid Djalilian Diseases of the Nose and Sinuses 10. The History and Examination of the Nose Ed Wu, Vanessa Rothholtz, Hamid Djalilian 11. Nasal Congestion Paul Schalch, Hamid Djalilian 12. Epistaxis (Nose Bleed) Rohit Garg, Hamid Djalilian 13. Nasal Discharge Paul Schalch, Quoc Nguyen 14. Other Nasal or Sinus Conditions Hamid Djalilian 15. Trauma to the Nose and face Paul Holden, Brian Wong Diseases of the Mouth, Throat and Neck 16. The History and Examination Ed Wu, Vanessa Rothholtz, Hamid Djalilian 17. Problems with the Mouth Aaron Benson, Ryan Leonard 18. Sore throat Mehdi Sina, Hamid Djalilian, Victor Passy 19. Hoarseness Essie Fine, Roger Crumley 20. Swallowing Problems Essie Fine, Hamid Djalilian 21. Difficulty Breathing Gurpreet Ahuja, Hamid Djalilian 22. Cough Roberto Barretto, Hamid Djalilian 23. Salivary Gland and Thyroid/Parathyroid Disorders William Armstrong 24. Neck Mass Hau Sin Wong, Jason Kim 25. Neck Pain Hamid Djalilian 26. Trauma to the Neck John McGuire, Hamid Djalilian 27. Indications for Common Otolaryngology Procedures Hamid Djalilian, Gurpreet Ahuja, Roberto Barretto, Hau Sin Wong, David M. Stone 28. Danger Signs in Otolaryngology Hamid Djalilian
