The aim of this book is to give a short and practical account of the
problems related to the ear, nose and throat. The presenta- tion is
orientated towards arriving at a diagnosis based on the presenting
symptoms and signs and aid the management of the case. While it is
specifically intended for those who have not had the opportunity of
devoting much time to the subject, I hope that it may be of some service
to the more experienced practitioner. Padman Ratnesar Farn boro ugh,
1984 7 Series Foreword This series of books is designed to help general
practitioners. So are other books. What is unusual in this instance is
their collective authorship; they are written by specialists working at
district general hospitals. The writers derive their own experience from
a range of cases less highly selected than those on which textbooks are
traditionally based. They are also in a good position to pick out topics
which they see creating diffi- culties for the practitioners of their
district, whose personal capacities are familiar to them; and to
concentrate on contexts where mistakes are most likely to occur. They
are all well- accustomed to working in consultation.