Management Of Allergic And Nonallergic Rhinitis

This new reference provides up-to-date, disease-specific diagnostic and treatment protocols in a new, full-color, heavily illustrated reference. Provides quick access to key anatomy, tests, and management protocols in the clinical setting. Allows the user to compare common presentations and quickly reference the latest in diagnosis and treatment options with over 300 clinical and diagnostic algorithms, photographs, charts, and tables.

"Expert Guide to Allergy and Immunology stresses efficient, cost-effective approaches to the diagnosis and management of allergic conditions and features illustrative case histories relating the material to an office setting."--BOOK JACKET.

This book examines in detail many rhinologic issues that are not covered in other books, are still not completely understood, and can be difficult to deal with clinically In each chapter, three authors – a young otorhinolaryngologist, a senior author, and an international expert – elaborate on a specific issue, such as the role of immunotherapy in treating nasal polyps, the management of rhinitis during pregnancy, how rhinitis can differ in adults and children, how to choose between open or endonasal rhinoplasty, the ideal form of anesthesia for nasal surgery, etc The volume will appeal to a wide readership, from otorhinolaryngologists to allergists and facial plastic surgeons, as well as trainees and students in related fields

Logical and practical in approach, this new book addresses the frontline of research and clinical advances involving allergic and nonallergic rhinitis in adults and children-discussing the definition, classification, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of chronic rhinitis, as well as potential treatment strategies while considering the patient's perspective throughout. Contains specialized chapters on nasal polyp formation, the connection between upper and lower airways, and the rhinitis-otitis relationship! Generously referenced and illustrated with quality drawings, photographs, and micrographs-over 45 in color-to elucidate important concepts in the material, Rhinitis outlines effective assessment and treatment plans by offering focused and comprehensive coverage on differential diagnosis patient history, including allergies and food intolerance quality of life standard diagnostic techniques from skin tests, serology (RASTs), and computerized tomography to novel methods in cytology, endoscopy, and nasal imaging pharmacotherapy antigens and immunotherapy and more!

Continuing the Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy series, this volume explores the pathophysiology and therapy of rhinitis. The volume is introduced by a chapter describing the normal anatomy and physiology of the nose and sinuses. Against this background the contributing authors describe and discuss the immunological and pathological changes which occur in rhinitis. The various causes and the types of rhinitis - such as allergic, vasomotor, and infectious - are discussed as are the treatments available (pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery). The book concludes with a description of the animal models of rhinitis which are now available. This book will be of interest to bench scientists and clinicians alike.