"A detailed and engrossing primer for anyone interested in ENS."--James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art "Chris is addressing a tremendously important issue in otolaryngology. Empty nose syndrome is a real entity that requires further investigation. Although Chris' book is written for the general public, I truly hope my colleagues in ENT will read this book and take it to heart."--Steven M. Houser, MD, ENT specialist, MetroHealth Medical Center, professor, Case Western Reserve University, and wrote the foreword for this book. What if you went into surgery expecting great improvement to your breathing, only to come out breathless - for life? It can happen. But you can also reduce your risk - whether you choose surgery or not - and you can even manage it. Having Nasal Surgery? will show you how. +Are you considering nasal surgery, but would like to avoid becoming an empty nose syndrome (ENS) patient? +Would you like to make sure you have explored all the alternatives before undergoing nasal surgery? +Have you already rolled the dice with nasal surgery, but lost? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on. Endorsed by top doctors familiar with ENS, Having Nasal Surgery? will help you: +Avoid becoming an empty nose syndrome patient. +Lower your risk of ENS if you do choose nasal surgery. +Exhaust non-surgical remedies to treat your condition whether you suffer from sleep apnea, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, GERD, or asthma. +Effectively manage ENS. +Be inspired by a personal tale. "This slim but potent book is tremendously important and informative not only for those considering nasal surgeries, but for the specialists who perform them."-- Kirkus Indie "This is a well written book with practical advice and appropriate information. It is all science backed, and offers the best aggregation of ENS information I have found. It also calmed my anxieties about ENS..."-- Matt R on Amazon.com "An ideal sourcebook on ENS...All nasal doctors should have on their shelves and be ready to pass on to patients."-- Les Chappell of BookReview.com "I just spoke to an Australian ENT, returned from training with the ex-president of the US Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Association who now agrees with the basic principles behind this book and "would not perform a partial inferior turbinate resection on a member of my family." And I was about to let my regular ENT perform an 80% resection!... until I saw this book."--Bard on Amazon.com

The Whole Body Approach for everything from sinus headaches to postnasal drip, chronic pulmonary disease, pollution-induced bronchial inflammation, asthma, snoring, loss of smell or taste, surgery, pediatric issues and more.

"Christopher does a brilliant job of explaining the tools for managing the social, spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of chronic illness. I loved that the book contains straightforward tips for patients, their caregivers, and loved ones. Every chapter includes useful advice." —Edith Wairimu, 5-Star Readers' Favorite Book Review Live your best life — even when your physical health crumbles. Finding Joy presents a comprehensive, practical guide for living your best life with chronic illness. This psychology self-help book integrates personal and professional insights to give you tools for handling various aspects of living with a chronic illness. There is also a chapter specifically for the loved ones and caregivers of the chronically ill. While this book is designed for anyone with a chronic illness, the spiritual content early in the book suggests the value of sticking to your faith and offers several Bible references. Ultimately, Finding Joy is an A-to-Z guide that critiques the literature and empowers the reader with: Positive psychology techniques. These range from self-compassion, positive reappraisal, positive self-talk, and pacing to positive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors such as optimism, humor, and volunteer work. Stress-reduction methods. These include tools such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, simplification, and (therapeutic) journaling. Proven therapies. Examples include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Effective communication strategies and their impact on relationships and even the ability to access quality healthcare. Numerous tips to both access and optimize your your experience with high quality healthcare. Important considerations for loved ones of the chronically ill, so they too can know how to best support their loved one and take care of themselves in the process. Lastly, consider using the workbook by Oak Tree Reading on Amazon to enhance your reading experience. This could be useful for solo readers or support groups. “This book offers great value for anyone with chronic illness as it contains clear, practical, and actionable insights and steps that can be naturally implemented into daily life. An engaging, easy, and helpful read. Highly recommended.” —Alla Bogdanova, MSc, MIM, co-founder and past president of the International Empty Nose Syndrome Association "Having known Chris for decades, I am beyond fortunate to have been privy to such a work that serves others by providing a timely message, a powerhouse of practical strategies, and invaluable guidance.” —Mark Montgomery, PhD, chief diversity officer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and founder and chair of Joseph’s Experience, Inc., an organization that assists children impacted by cancer and/or leukemia “I have had various invisible chronic illnesses for nearly forty years, but I was still able to find suggestions that will help me. So many of the things I have gone through are reflected in this book. I highly recommend this comprehensive book.” —Sue on Amazon.ca

¿Cirugía nasal? ¡No caiga en las garras del síndrome de la nariz vacía! es una fiel traducción de la obra publicada por Christopher Martin ‘Having Nasal Surgery? Don’t You Become An Empty Nose Victim!, si bien la edición española incluye un nuevo prólogo del Dr. Steven M. Houser donde refiere el creciente interés mostrado por la comunidad médica en el síndrome, siendo muestra de ello la nueva bibliografía aparecida, añade nuevas páginas webs y libros de interés en los Apéndices B y D e incluye las referencias bibliográficas médicas aparecidas desde el año 2007, en que fue publicada la obra original, al año 2015. ¿Se ha sometido a una cirugía nasal? ¿se encuentra peor que antes de haberse sometido a una cirugía nasal? Si es así, usted podría ser uno de los millones de personas que padecen una afección médica grave conocida como el síndrome de nariz vacía (SNV), una complicación de la cirugía. Los síntomas del SNV incluyen dificultad para respirar, a pesar de tener una buena permeabilidad nasal,, sequedad nasal, irritación de garganta, mucosidad espesa y pegajosa, sueño superficial y, a veces, sinusitis crónica. Muchos pacientes con el SNV sufren debido a él graves depresiones e incluso algunos se suicidaron debido a los insoportables síntomas causados por el SNV. Gracias al esfuerzo y respaldo de reconocidos especialistas en SNV, Christopher Martin aporta y ofrece un mensaje genuino al lector y una esperanza para el paciente gravemente dañado por el SNV en su libro basándose en: 1.- Su propio testimonio con el que explica como él mismo viene manejando con éxito el SNV que padece desde años. 2.- Una crítica profunda y bien fundamentada de las cirugías turbinales o también conocidas como cirugías de los cornetes nasales o conchas nasales, que se expone a fin de que sea contemplada antes de que los pacientes que sufran obstrucción nasal decidan si someterse a una intervención para aliviar dicha obstrucción. 3.- Una aproximación crítica a las causas que permiten que todavía millones de personas se sometan cirugías que podrían causar el SNV. 4.- Los mejores tratamientos para SNV, muchos de los cuales también se aplican a la sinusitis, rinitis alérgica, goteo posnasal, ERGE y asma. "Chris está abordando un tema tremendamente importante en otorrinolaringología. El síndrome de la nariz vacía es una entidad real que requiere más investigación. Aunque el libro de Chris está escrito para el público en general, realmente espero que mis colegas de otorrinolaringología lo lean y lo tomen en serio . "- Steven M. Houser, MD, otorrinolaringólogo en el MetroHealth Medical Center, Profesor en la Case Western Reserve University y autor del prólogo de este libro. La edición en lengua inglesa del libro fue galardonada con la medalla de bronce en las materias relativas a salud, medicina y nutrición el año 2008 en el ámbito de la edición independiente.

Head and Neck Imaging, by Drs. Peter M. Som and Hugh D. Curtin, delivers the encyclopedic and authoritative guidance you've come to expect from this book – the expert guidance you need to diagnose the most challenging disorders using today's most accurate techniques. New state-of-the-art imaging examples throughout help you recognize the imaging presentation of the full range of head and neck disorders using PET, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Enhanced coverage of the complexities of embryology, anatomy, and physiology, including original color drawings and new color anatomical images from Frank Netter, help you distinguish subtle abnormalities and understand their etiologies. - Compare your imaging findings to thousands of crystal-clear examples representing every type of head and neck disorder. - Gain an international perspective from global authorities in the field. - Find information quickly with a logical organization by anatomic region. - Master the latest approaches to image-guided biopsies and treatments. - Utilize PET/CT scanning to its fullest potential, including head and neck cancer staging, treatment planning, and follow up to therapy. - Visualize head and neck anatomy better than ever before with greatly expanded embryology, physiology and anatomy content, including original drawings and new color anatomical images. - Grasp the finer points of head and neck imaging quickly with more images, more detail in the images, and more anatomic atlases with many examples of anatomic variants. Access the complete content- and illustrations online at www.expertconsult.com - fully searchable!

Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.