PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS EAR, NOSE AND THROAT A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to…mehr
PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS EAR, NOSE AND THROAT A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. Ear, Nose and Throat is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. * Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care * Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible * Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery * Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with tinnitus, Ménière's disease, sinusitis, and other ENT diseases and conditionsHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
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Preface viii Acknowledgements x 1 Anatomy and Physiology: Ear, Nose and Throat 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear 1 Physiology of Hearing 5 The Organ of Corti 6 Physiology of Balance 6 Integration of Hearing and Balance 7 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose 8 Olfaction 10 Resonance of the Voice 12 Anatomy and Physiology of the Throat 13 The Anatomy of the Throat 13 The Physiology of the Throat 14 Conclusion 15 Glossary of Terms 15 Multiple Choice Questions 16 References 18 2 Assessment of the Ears, Nose and Throat 19 Assessment of the Ears 19 History Taking 19 The Physical Examination 21 Assessing the Ear Canal and the Eardrum 23 Inspecting the Tympanic Membrane 24 Hearing Acuity Tests 24 Assessment of the Nose 26 History Taking 26 The Physical Examination 28 Assessment of the Throat 30 Documentation and Follow-up 32 Conclusion 32 Glossary of Terms 33 Multiple Choice Questions 34 References 35 3 Tinnitus 36 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Tinnitus 36 Epidemiology 39 Risk Factors 40 Clinical Presentation 42 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 42 Management 46 Health Teaching 47 Conclusion 48 Glossary of Terms 49 Multiple Choice Questions 50 References 52 4 Ménière's Disease 53 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Ménière's Disease 53 Epidemiology 54 Risk Factors 54 Clinical Presentation 58 Stages of Ménière's Disease 59 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 60 Findings in Ménière's Disease 63 Management 64 Driving 65 Health Teaching 65 Conclusion 67 Glossary of Terms 68 Multiple Choice Questions 69 References 70 5 Sinusitis 72 The Paranasal Sinuses 72 Functions of the Paranasal Sinuses 72 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Sinusitis 73 Anatomy and Drainage Pathways 74 Mechanisms of Sinusitis Development 75 Clinical Course of Infections 75 Epidemiology 77 Risk Factors 77 Clinical Presentation 79 Differential Diagnoses 80 Complications 80 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 81 Chief Complaint 81 Symptom Description 81 Associated Factors and Conditions 82 Environmental and Occupational Exposures 83 Medications and Treatments 83 Lifestyle Factors 83 Family History 83 Review of Systems 84 Management 85 Health Teaching 85 Conclusion 87 Glossary of Terms 88 Multiple Choice Questions 89 References 90 6 Nasal Polyps 91 Nasal Obstruction 91 Anatomical Blockage 91 Inflammatory Conditions 91 Foreign Body in the Nose 91 Clinical Approach and Management 92 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Nasal Polyps 92 Cytokine and Chemokine Release 93 Epithelial Damage and Remodelling 94 Tissue Oedema 94 Structural and Functional Alterations 94 Immunological Factors 94 Genetic Factors 94 Microbiome Alterations 94 Epidemiology 95 Risk Factors 96 Clinical Presentation 98 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 99 Contents vii Nasal Endoscopy 100 Allergy Testing 100 Aspirin Sensitivity Testing 100 Biopsy 100 Laboratory Tests 100 Differential Diagnosis 100 Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 101 Management 101 Health Teaching 103 Conclusion 104 Glossary of Terms 105 Multiple Choice Questions 105 References 106 7 Laryngeal Cancer 108 Communicating Effectively 108 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Laryngeal Cancer 109 Cellular Changes 109 Structural and Functional Changes 110 Systemic Changes 110 Advanced Stages 110 Epidemiology 110 Risk Factors 111 Clinical Presentation 113 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 115 Management 116 Health Teaching 119 Conclusion 121 Glossary of Terms 121 Multiple Choice Questions 122 References 123 8 Tonsillitis 125 Lymphoid Tissue 125 Quinsy 125 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Tonsillitis 127 Epidemiology 129 Risk Factors 129 Clinical Presentation 130 Differentiating Viral and Bacterial Tonsillitis 131 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 132 Management 137 Health Teaching 137 Conclusion 138 Glossary of Terms 139 Multiple Choice Questions 139 References 141 MCQ Answers 142 Index 143
