2016 Section 5 Green Book

Introduction The Home Study Course is designed to provide relevant and timely clinical information for physicians in training and current practitioners in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. The course, spanning four sections, allows participants the opportunity to explore current and cutting edge perspectives within each of the core specialty areas of otolaryngology. The Selected Recent Material represents primary fundamentals, evidence-based research, and state of the art technologies in Rhinology and Allergic Disorders. The scientific literature included in this activity forms the basis of the assessment examination. The number and length of articles selected are limited by editorial production schedules and copyright permission issues, and should not be considered an exhaustive compilation of knowledge rhinology and allergic disorders. The Additional Reference Material is provided as an educational supplement to guide individual learning. This material is not included in the course examination and reprints are not provided. Needs Assessment AAO-HNSF’s education activities are designed to improve healthcare provider competence through lifelong learning. The Foundation focuses its education activities on the needs of providers within the specialized scope of practice of otolaryngologists. Emphasis is placed on practice gaps and education needs identified within eight subspecialties. The Home Study Course selects content that addresses these gaps and needs within all subspecialties. Target Audience The primary audience for this activity is physicians and physicians-in-training who specialize in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. 1. Discuss olfactory dysfunction and potential therapies to treat. 2. Consider treatment options for empty nose syndrome. 3. Articulate the role of computed tomography in disease staging and management of chronic rhinosinusitis. 4. Describe subtypes of chronic rhinosinusitis and new developments in the pathophysiology of the disease. 5. Discuss recent advancements in the understanding of the role of the innate immune system in chronic rhinosinusitis. 6. Implement most recent systemic, topical, and biologic therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis. 7. Review updates on advanced endoscopic surgical techniques including those involving the orbit and the skull base. 8. Explore concepts of the unified airway. Outcomes Objectives