Patient with Stuffy Nose and Olfactory Loss
Otolaryngology Patient Scenarios
Keyword(s)
stuffy nose, hyposmia
Completion of this course will enable the participant to assess their knowledge of the evaluation and management of a patient with stuffy nose and olfactory loss.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0
Description
Outcome Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Develop a reasonable differential diagnosis for nasal airway obstruction.
2. Explain the diagnostic tools utilized in a patient with nasal airway obstruction and hyposmia.
3. Cite medical therapies involved in treating acute and chronic diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
4. Recognize the evidence-based indications, risks, benefits, complications and postoperative surveillance of endoscopic sinus surgery.
David B. Conley, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity serves as a consultant for Intersect ENT.
John D. Clinger, MD, CME Reviewer and AAO-HNSF Education Committee Member for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM, CME planner and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Robert P. Oliveri, CAE, CME planner and AAO-HNSF staff member has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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