Abstract
Objective: Summarize the most important contributions of the great physicians of the golden age of Islamic medicine to the Rhinology. Design, Material and methods: We performed a detailed review of the most important Arabic medical books of this period, mainly Al-Hawi of Rhazes, Al-Qanun of Avicenna and Al-Tasreef of Abulcasis, focusing on the chapters which study the nasal diseases and their treatment, and trying to relate the concepts involved with current knowledge. Results: The contributions of Rhazes, Avicenna and Abulcasis, among others, prove the advanced level of knowledge of nasal anatomy, pathology and treatment, and many of their concepts still applicable till now. Discussion and Conclusion: The field of Rhinology is a clear example of the involvement of Islamic Medicine and the contribution of Muslim physicians in the development of Otorhinolaryngology.
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