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[Common infections of the ear, nose, and throat]

Claudia Sandra Weber1, Tobias Kleinjung1

  • 1Klinik für Ohren-, Nasen-, Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich.

Praxis
|August 23, 2014
PubMed

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Common ear, nose, and throat infections are frequently managed by family physicians. This review covers key diagnoses, diagnostics, and treatments relevant for primary care, reducing the need for specialist referrals.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Primary Care Medicine

Context:

  • Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) infections are prevalent in primary care settings.
  • Family physicians encounter these conditions regularly in their practice.
  • Effective management within primary care is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To provide a concise overview of common infectious ENT diseases.
  • To outline appropriate diagnostic methods for primary care.
  • To detail therapeutic strategies manageable by family physicians.

Summary:

  • This mini-review highlights frequent infectious diseases affecting the ear, nose, and throat.
  • It details essential diagnostic measurements and treatment options relevant for family physicians.
  • The focus is on conditions treatable in primary care, minimizing specialist referrals.

Impact:

  • Empowers family physicians to confidently manage common ENT infections.
  • Improves patient access to timely and appropriate care.
  • Reduces unnecessary referrals to Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists, optimizing healthcare resources.
Keywords:
EpiglottitisNekrotisierende FasziitisOtitisTonsillopharyngitisacute rhinosinusitisakute Rhinosinusitisepiglottitisfasciitis nécrosantnecrotisizing fasciitisotitistonsillopharyngitis

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