An approach to the patient with a post-nasal drip and rhinosinusitis

Journal Article

2009

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24848
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Authors
Lubbe, D E
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South African Family Practice

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http://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj
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University of Cape Town

Department
Division of Otorhinolaryngology
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
Post-nasal drip (PND) can be a bothersome symptom and one of the main reasons for patients visiting a general practitioner (GP), pulmonologist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon. It can be either a symptom, sometimes not appreciated by the examining practitioner, or an important clinical sign suggesting rhinosinusitis. This article aims to explain the aetiological factors and initial work-up of the patient with a PND and rhinosinusitis and suggest a treatment paradigm for practitioners.
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Keywords
Post-nasal drip
Chronic cough
Rhinosinusitis

Reference:

Lubbe, D. E. (2009). An approach to the patient with a post-nasal drip and rhinosinusitis: CPD. South African Family Practice, 51(5), 376-378.

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