Med. praxi. 2012;9(10):376-378
Urgent conditions in otorhinolaryngology
- ORL klinika FN Plzeň
The article deals with urgent conditions in otorhinolaryngology that, given their nature, may have serious effects on a patient’s health;
in extreme cases, they can even be life-threatening. Their management must not be delayed. These conditions particularly include
choking and bleeding. Other acute conditions in otorhinolaryngology are inflammatory diseases and their complications, a sudden
hearing impairment and balance disorders – acute vestibular syndrome. The symptomatology of these conditions, their possible causes,
diagnosis and treatment options are described.
Keywords: urgent conditions in otorhinolaryngology, diagnosis, treatment
Published: November 1, 2012 Show citation
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