Rhinitis and Related Upper Respiratory Conditions A Clinical Guide
This comprehensive book thoroughly covers the spectrum of rhinitis conditions and related comorbidities. Rhinitis and Related Upper Respiratory Conditions is a unique resource that delivers essential clinical information, addressing the varying patient po
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Rhinitis and Related Upper Respiratory Conditions
Jonathan A. Bernstein Editor
Rhinitis and Related Upper Respiratory Conditions A Clinical Guide
Editor Jonathan A. Bernstein Division of Immunology, Rheumatology and Allergy Department of Internal Medicine University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-75369-0 ISBN 978-3-319-75370-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75370-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018940252 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 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, express 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. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
I want to dedicate this book to my wife, Lisa, who has always been my greatest personal advocate. I also want to dedicate this book to all of my patients with chronic rhinitis who are continually teaching me about rhinitis and inspire me to find better approaches for medical management of their conditions.
Preface
Rhinitis is not a trivial disease. Patients suffering from chronic rhinitis experience significant impairment due to uncontrolled symptoms and comorbidities resulting in a diminished quality of life, which directly impacts work productivity and school performance. This results in significant direct and indirect costs to our health care system. Despite this, very little emphasis in medical curriculums is placed on educating health care providers about the proper evaluation and treatment of chronic rhinitis conditions. In fact, unless significant comorbid conditions such as sinusitis present as the primary complaint, the importance of the nose is often ignored. It is important to recognize that humans are obligate nasal breathers, and the main purpose of th
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