Diseases of the Ear, Nose & Throat in Children. An Introduction and Practical Guide

An essential introduction to the clinical examination, treatment and surgical procedures for children with diseases of the ear, nose and throat. This book encompasses the conditions most commonly encountered in the emergency setting, on the ward and in the outpatient clinic.With its highly practical approach and step-by-step guidance,this book will be invaluable for all surgical trainees studying for higher postgraduate examinations in ENT, as well as an essential guide for otorhinolaryngologists, primary care practitioners and specialist ENT nurses in the early years of training.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. 2. The Paediatric Consultation. 3. Children with Special Needs. 4. ENT Foreign Bodies. 5. Sepsis in the Head and Neck. 6. The External Ear. 7. Hearing Loss in Childhood. 8. Hearing Tests. 9. Otitis Media with Effusion. 10. Acute Otitis Media. 11. Chronic Otitis Media. 12. Surgery for Childhood Hearing Loss. 13. Balance Disorders in Children. 14. Facial Palsy. 15. The Pharynx and Oral Cavity. 16. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. 17. Congenital Nasal Disorders. 18. Acute Rhinosinusitis. 19. Chronic Rhinosinusitis. 20. Allergic Rhinosinusitis. 21. Non-inflammatory Acquired Sino-nasal Disorders. 22. The Obstructed Airway. 23. Congenital Laryngeal Disease. 24. Acquired Laryngotracheal Disease. 25. Tracheostomy. 26. Congenital Disorders of the Neck. 27. Acquired Disorders of the Neck. 28. Salivary Glands. 29. Covid 19.

Author(s) Biography

Raymond W Clarke, BA, BSc, DCH, FRCS, FRCS(ORL), is a Past-President of the British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology (BAPO) and President-Elect of ESPO (European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngologists).