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Atrophic Rhinitis

Stefano Di Girolamo Editor

Atrophic Rhinitis From the Voluptuary Nasal Pathology to the Empty Nose Syndrome

Editor Stefano Di Girolamo ENT Department University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy

ISBN 978-3-030-51704-5    ISBN 978-3-030-51705-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51705-2 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Foreword

It is with pleasure that I have accepted to present this book edited by Professor Stefano Di Girolamo, a pleasure resulting from the affection, esteem, and respect that have bound me to him for over 20 years. In fact, many years ago I could recognize several uncommon qualities in that young medical doctor, who was preparing to start the training course at the School of Specialization in ENT Clinic at the University of Siena, directed by me. Over the years he has shown himself to be a good clinician, an acute researcher, and a clever surgeon. Once he obtained the qualification with the highest marks, our paths were divided; however, I had the opportunity to follow the development of his skills in different universities. Now he holds the most prestigious position that an academic can achieve in his own specialty: he directs, as full professor, the ENT Clinic of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” with those excellent qualities I had the opportunity to detect in Siena, and this can only please me and give me a certain satisfaction. Returning to the book, atrophic rhinitis is undoubtedly a pathology that occurs quite often, and the extent of which is difficult to be defined along with the establishment of an effective treatment. The different forms and symptoms, together with the multi