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Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms
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Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms
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Evaluation of the Patient with Nasal and Pharyngeal Disorders
Anatomy
Throat
Nose
Sinuses
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Epistaxis
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Anterior epistaxis
Posterior epistaxis
Bleeding disorders
Key Points
Nasal Congestion and Rhinorrhea
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Geriatrics Essentials
Key Points
Neck Mass
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
Sore Throat
Etiology
Tonsillopharyngitis
Abscess
Epiglottitis
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
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Key Points
Overview of Smell and Taste Abnormalities
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Anosmia
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
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Geriatrics Essentials
Key Points