Rhinology
Welcome to the Rhinology section of ENT!
This page offers comprehensive, exam-oriented notes on all key topics related to the nose and paranasal sinuses, crafted especially for MBBS and ENT students.
What is Rhinology?
Rhinology is the subspecialty of ENT that deals with the nose, nasal cavity,and paranasal sinuses. It focuses on their anatomy, physiology, common disorders, and surgical interventions.
Rhinology is essential for understanding and managing a variety of conditions such as Allergic rhinitis, Chronic rhinosinusitis, Deviated nasal septum (DNS), Epistaxis (nosebleeds), Nasal polyps, Sinonasal tumors, Fungal sinusitis , CSF rhinorrhea.
It also plays a central role in nasal airflow, olfaction, sinonasal drainage, and is key to surgical approaches to the skull base and orbit.
Here you’ll find neatly organized notes on:
- Anatomy of Nose and Paranasal sinus
- Physiology of Nose (smell, airflow, mucociliary clearance)
- Clinical evaluation (nasal endoscopy, radiology)
- Disorders of Nose
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Nasal trauma and deformities
- Surgeries of Nose
—all designed for quick revision, clinical relevance, and conceptual clarity.