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. 2020 Sep;137(4):309-314.
doi: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.04.013. Epub 2020 Apr 30.

COVID-19 and rhinology, from the consultation room to the operating theatre

T Radulesco  1 , B Verillaud  2 , E Béquignon  3 , J-F Papon  4 , R Jankowski  5 , L Le Taillandier De Gabory  6 , P Dessi  1 , A Coste  3 , E Serrano  7 , S Vergez  8 , F Simon  9 , V Couloigner  9 , C Rumeau  5 , J Michel  10 ; French Association of Rhinology (AFR); French Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)
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COVID-19 and rhinology, from the consultation room to the operating theatre

T Radulesco et al. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to give rhinologists advice on how to adapt their standard practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main goal of these recommendations is to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19 while continuing to provide emergency care so as to prevent loss of chance for patients. We reviewed our recommendations concerning consultations, medical prescriptions and surgical activity in rhinology.

Keywords: Allergic rhinitis; COVID-19; Coronavirus; Corticosteroids; Endonasal treatment; Endoscopy; Nasal cavity; Nasal lavages; Nasal spray; Nasopharynx; Otorhinolaryngology; Rhinology; SARS-CoV-2; Sinonasal polyposis; Sinus.

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Epistaxis management decision-tree proposed by ENTUK (https://www.entuk.org/sites/default/files/COVID%2019%20Epistaxis%20Management.pdf) and approved by the French Rhinology Association (AFR).
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