Chapter 1: Introduction
How to use this book?
When to seek medical help
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Nose and Sinuses
Know Your Nose: A Simple Look Inside
How Your Nose and Sinuses Work
Chapter 3: Common Nose and Sinus Problems
Allergic Rhinitis: When Your Nose Rebels
Sinusitis (Acute and Chronic)
Deviated Nasal Septum
Understanding Swollen Turbinates
Nasal Polyps
Fungal Sinusitis: A Significant Challenge in Our Climate
Understanding CSF Leak: When Nose Leaks Brain Fluid
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Understanding the Common Cold
Post-Nasal Discharge: That Persistent Drip in Your Throat
Chapter 4: Making sense of Nose & Sinus investigations
Opening Story: Making Peace with Medical Tests
Your First Visit To Your ENT Doctor's Clinic
Understanding Your CT Scan
Blood Tests and Other Investigations
Organizing Medical Records
Chapter 5: The Everyday Guide to better Sinus health
Daily Management for Better Breathing
Your Nose Through the Seasons
Home Remedies Worth Trying
Food and Your Nose: A Delicate Balance
Breathing Better Through Mind-Body Practices
Chapter 6: Special Section
Children's Nose and Sinus Problems
Pregnancy and Nose Problems
Diabetes and Sinus Issues: What You Need to Know
The Connection Between Nose Problems and Ear Issues
The Connection Between Nose Problems and Snoring
Chapter 7: Myths about Nose & Sinus conditions
Myths and Facts About Nose and Sinus Conditions
References
Quick Reference Guide: Essential Questions for Your ENT Visit
Questions to Ask Your ENT Doctor
Daily Nose & Sinus Symptom Diary
Connect With Me
Consult With Me
Contributors
Author Info
Dr. GVK Chaitanya Rao is a distinguished third-generation ENT surgeon specializing in nose and sinus conditions. With experience of performing over 15,000 nose and sinus surgeries, his journey into ENT was influenced by his family legacy in medicine. Currently practicing in Hyderabad, he has witnessed significant changes in both the pattern of nose and sinus problems and their treatment methodologies over the years.
Combining modern surgical techniques with an understanding of traditional remedies particularly relevant to Indian conditions, Dr. Chaitanya is known for his patient-centric approach. His commitment to making medical knowledge accessible led him to write "The Sinus Book," drawing from his extensive experience to help readers understand and manage their nose and sinus health better. Through this comprehensive guide, he bridges the crucial knowledge gap between medical professionals and patients, addressing common concerns and misconceptions about nose and sinus conditions.