Relief of chronic nasal obstruction can have follow-on benefits

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Relief of chronic nasal obstruction can have follow-on benefits

Richard Douglas

Richard Douglas

Otoscope
Use of an otoscope with a large speculum allows easy examination of the anterior part of the nasal passage.

The causes of chronic nasal obstruction can be divided into anatomic, inflammatory and neoplastic. This article looks at the investigation, diagnosis and management of the main forms of this condition

Richard Douglas is a rhinologist and ORL surgeon at Mauranui Clinic and Auckland City Hospital; and professor in the department of surgery, The Univer