title: The importance of allergy in the practice of otolaryngology.
abstract: Allergy in the practice of otolaryngology is not confined to patients with typical hay fever symptoms. The otolaryngologist encounters allergy as a primary cause or secondary contributor to a number of otologic, rhinologic, and laryngologic syndromes and disorders. The practitioner of otolaryngology should be prepared to recognize these situations and to address them appropriately. Training and resources are available to help the physician wishing to achieve this capability, no matter the current level of understanding and expertise.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. rmabry@airmail.net
authors.forename: Richard L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Mabry
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000193:education; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology