Allergic disorders in the otolaryngologic practice.

The diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergy is an integral part of the specialty of otolaryngology. By combining special medical and surgical expertise, the otolaryngologist should be able to more effectively manage the many allergic afflictions of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck areas. At the very minimum, the otolaryngologist must appreciate the importance of otolaryngic allergy diagnosis and management and include allergy in the differential diagnoses where appropriate. If the otolaryngologist is professionally prepared and physically equipped to manage such problems, the patient will profit.