2. What specialist deals with these nasal and sinus disorders?
3. What are the conditions treated by these specialists?
4. What are the main treatments and procedures that fall under the field of rhinology?
What is rhinology?
Rhinology is a subspeciality of otolaryngology (ENT) and focuses on the diagnosis and management of nasal and sinus disorders, such as allergy, infection, tumours and various inflammatory conditions of the nasal area, but to mention a few.
What specialist deals with these nasal and sinus disorders?
Facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists are the specialists who are typically responsible for diagnosing and managing these nasal and sinus disorders. Both facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists offer comprehensive pre-surgical assessment, surgical treatment as well as follow-up care and revision.
What are the conditions primarily dealt with by these specialists?
The otolaryngology subspecialty rhinology deals with all nose, sinus and nasal conditions, such as:
- sinusitis
- nasal polyps
- sinonasal mucoceles
- deviated nasal septum
- paranasal sinus tumours
- nasal blockage
- nasal valve collapse
- tear duct blockage
- cerebrospinal fluid leak
What are the main treatments and procedures that fall under the field of rhinology?
There are a wide variety of tests, treatments and procedures that fall under the rhinology category. A handful of the main ones include:
- septoplasty
- rhinoplasty
- endoscopic sinus surgery
- endoscopic skull base surgery
- endoscopic orbital surgery
- turbinate hypertrophy surgery
- nasal irrigation
- nasal cautery