Breathe Through Your Nose: What You Need to Know About Contemporary Treatments for Nasal Diseases

“If you have a stuffy nose, a sore throat, or nasal discharge, the therapist will refer you to an otolaryngologist, commonly known as an ENT. They might wear a small round mirror on their forehead and often recommend tonsil irrigation. They may also clear your nose using an electric suction device (in Russia, this method is sometimes called a “cuckoo”) or use a rubber bulb to clear your ears. All this illustrates that otolaryngologists are quite busy, which is why you might have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about. I am an ENT myself, and an experienced one at that…”

Moscow: Alpina Publisher, 2023.