Rhinology

Rhinology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases of the nose.

Rhinology covers a wide range of diseases and disorders associated with the nose and paranasal sinuses. These include:

  1. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, accompanied by nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and sneezing.

  2. Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis, sinusitis, ethmoiditis, etc.).

  3. Nasal polyps are benign tumors of the nasal mucosa.

  4. Deviation of the nasal septum.

  5. Nose injuries.

  6. Nosebleeds.

  7. Malignant tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.

Rhinology is closely related to otorhinolaryngology, allergology, and pulmonology.

Diagnostics in rhinology includes medical history, examination of the nasal cavity, endoscopy, CT and MRI of the paranasal sinuses, and allergy testing.

Treatment of diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses includes drug therapy, various surgical interventions (polypotomy, septoplasty, rhinosinus surgery), and physical therapy.



Introduction

Rhinology (English rhinology, from ancient Greek ῥίς - nose and λόγος - study) is a direction in otolaryngology, combining sections of this medical specialty according to individual nosologies. The section that studies the ear, throat and nose is called rhinoscopy. However, the general scheme for examining the nose and paranasal sinuses is very close, if not identical. Both sections are called the same in practice.



Rhinology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of problems and diseases of the nose, its anatomy, physiology and functions. In this article we will look at what rhinology is, what problems and diseases are encountered in the practice of a rhinologist, as well as what treatment methods are used to eliminate them.

Rhinology is of great importance to human health, as the nose is a key organ for breathing, smelling and protecting against infections. Problems with the nose can lead to various diseases such as allergies, infections, tumors and even loss of smell. For effective work of the rhinological service, highly qualified specialists and modern methods of diagnosis and treatment are required.

One of the main tasks of rhinology is the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the nose and paranasal