ABSTRACT
Rhinitis is the most common immunological disorder in man, with a marked effect on quality of life and significant co-morbid associations. Consequently, it is necessary to take rhinitis seriously and to attempt as precise a diagnosis as possible, if treatment is to be successful. This comprehensive text provides information on rhinitis, including such topics as the importance of rhinitis and its causes. It covers the most up-to-date methods of diagnosis such as airway testing, mucociliary clearance, imaging and more. Written by internationally respected experts, Investigative Rhinology provides a full and up-to-date guide to the investigations to be undertaken.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 7|12 pages
Tests of the mucociliary apparatus, inflammation and cystic fibrosis
Tests of mucociliary clearance Saccharin test
chapter 12|2 pages
Appendix 3: Sino-nasal outcome test
Quality of Life Instruments Rhinitis quality of life questionnaire
chapter 14|2 pages
Appendix 5: Suppliers of Rhinology Equipment
Addresses for suppliers of rhinology laboratory equipment
chapter 15|2 pages
Appendix 6: Normal values for Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Normal values for peak expiratory flow rate
