Abstract: In neuro-otology, history taking still represents the most important instrument. It comprises type, direction, duration, intensity and influencing factors of dizziness, vertigo and balance problems as ...

Abstract: Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common complex medical condition associated with high therapy costs and quality of life impairment. The European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and ...

Abstract: Asymptomatic thyroid nodules are very common and detected with increasing frequency by radiological investigations of the neck as so-called “incidentalomas”. If a thyroid nodule is found, the question arises ...

Abstract: According to WHO 360 million people are hard of hearing. Hearing disorders are not only seen in elderly but also in children. Clinically we differentiate between hearing disorders ...

Abstract: Sleep-related breathing disorders range from habitual snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The prevalence of habitual snoring is high and up to 60 % depending on age, ...

Abstract: The most common type of head and neck tumors are squamous cell cancer of the pharynx, the oral cavity and the larynx. These tumors can be treated by primary radio(chemo)therapy or ...

Abstract: Smell disorders are common and can be found in 3 – 5 % of the population under 65 years. With growing age these numbers increase up to 50 % and more. Qualitative disorders which ...