Lecture Notes on Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat

This volume provides a simple but comprehensive introduction to diseases of the ear, nose and throat. Its practical advice on the management of common conditions makes it suitable for undergraduate students, house surgeons and general practitioners. In this new edition the text has been extensively rewritten and all the line diagrams have been replaced to reflect modern advances in the specialty. The chapter on allergy has been expanded and a new chapter included on salivary gland disorders. A brief pharmacopoeia has been added, which will prove particularly useful to house officers and general practitioners.

This welcome new edition of Lecture Notes on Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat will be an essential purchase for medical students, junior doctors and other allied health professionals who want a concise introduction to this surgical speciality. Each chapter has been updated and modified to reflect new developments in techniques, instrumentation, and treatment protocol. There is an emphasis on common clinical disorders and areas such as acute and chronic sinusitis, conditions of the hypopharynx, and tracheostomy have been substantially revised.

This book offers a quick and easy resource for medical students wanting to improve their knowledge in this area and to practising junior doctors and General Practitioners encountering ENT problems in their clinical practice.