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Rimmer, Joanne, Hellings, Peter, Lund, Valerie J., Alobid, Isam, Beale, Timothy, Dassi, Camila, Douglas, Richard, Hopkins, Claire, Klimek, Ludger, Landis, Basile, Mosges, Ralph, Ottaviano, Giancarlo, Psaltis, Alkis, Surda, Pavol ORCID: 0000-0003-1453-0179, Tomazic, Peter Valentin, Vent, Julia and Fokkens, Wytske (2019). European Position Paper on Diagnostic Tools in Rhinology. Rhinology, 57. S. 1 - 43. UTRECHT: INT RHINOLOGIC SOC. ISSN 0300-0729

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Abstract

The accurate diagnosis of rhinologic disease depends on the clinical history, examination findings and, in many cases, further investigations. There are a wide variety of diagnostic tests available, the choice of which depends upon the condition being assessed. This position paper is intended to provide an up-to-date comprehensive description of the diagnostic tools available to rhinologists, allergists, general otolaryngologists and other physicians with an interest in sinonasal disease. The literature has been reviewed and evidence-based recommendations are included. The relevant history and examination techniques are described, including endoscopic assessment of the nose. General and disease-specific quality of life instruments are an important tool in assessing the impact of rhinologic disease and the response to treatment. Relevant blood tests are discussed, as well as the various methods of allergy testing. Techniques for collecting microbiological and tissue samples are described, as well as the use of more specialised tests such as nasal nitric oxide and those evaluating ciliary structure and function. Imaging techniques and their indications are included. Chemosensory (smell and taste) testing is explained, and the available techniques for objective measurement of nasal airflow and patency are reviewed. Prompt and accurate diagnosis allows appropriate management to be initiated; an understanding of the currently available diagnostic tools is a vital part of the assessment of rhinologic disease.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Rimmer, Joanne UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hellings, Peter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Lund, Valerie J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Alobid, Isam UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Beale, Timothy UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Dassi, Camila UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Douglas, Richard UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hopkins, Claire UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Klimek, Ludger UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Landis, Basile UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mosges, Ralph UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ottaviano, Giancarlo UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Psaltis, Alkis UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Surda, Pavol UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0003-1453-0179 UNSPECIFIED Tomazic, Peter Valentin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Vent, Julia UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Fokkens, Wytske UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-148676
DOI:	10.4193/Rhin19.410
Journal or Publication Title:	Rhinology
Volume:	57
Page Range:	S. 1 - 43
Date:	2019
Publisher:	INT RHINOLOGIC SOC
Place of Publication:	UTRECHT
ISSN:	0300-0729
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language NASAL INSPIRATORY FLOW; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; PRIMARY CILIARY DYSKINESIA; SKIN PRICK TESTS; INTERNATIONAL CONSENSUS STATEMENT; NATIONAL COMPARATIVE AUDIT; REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES; SMELL IDENTIFICATION TEST; OLFACTORY-BULB VOLUME; VISUAL ANALOG SCALE Multiple languages Otorhinolaryngology Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/14867