Position Statement: Tongue Suspension
September 23, 2021posterior displacement of the tongue during sleep can occur with or without macroglossia. The importance of tongue position is obvious given that snoring and obstructive symptoms do not occur while awake. A logical extension of this problem is that cure rates should be improved by…
Position Statement: Tonsillectomy and OSAs
February 15, 2023by the AAO-HNS in 2011, defines SDB as abnormalities of respiratory pattern or the adequacy of ventilation during sleep, which include snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. SDB encompasses a spectrum of obstructive disorders that increases in severity from primary snoring to obstructive…
Position Statement: Tonsillectomy and OSAs
September 19, 2022by the AAO-HNS in 2011, defines SDB as abnormalities of respiratory pattern or the adequacy of ventilation during sleep, which include snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. SDB encompasses a spectrum of obstructive disorders that increases in severity from primary snoring to obstructive…
Clinical Indicators: Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
March 19, 2025or mass Follow-up examination of known nasal, sinus, or nasopharyngeal neoplasm Anosmia or hyposmia Follow-up examination following endoscopic sinus surgery Snoring and/or sleep apnea Oro -antral (oro-maxillary) fistula Assess for interval response to medical therapy in patients with chronic and recurrent…
A Day in the Life of an Academic Otolaryngologist Practitioner
April 21, 2021in an academic setting? I am passionate about teaching and research. I have developed a research niche in pediatric sleep apnea and snoring. Involvement with clinical research projects in this field provides important information about how I can improve outcomes for my pediatric patients. I…
Clinical Practice Guidelines
May 29, 2025Improving Voice Outcomes After Thyroid Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines in Development and Our Development Queue Currently in Development: Adult Sinusitis - Update Development Queue: Tinnitus – Update Bell’s Palsy - Update Pediatric Hearing Loss Sleep Surgery for Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Snoring Clinical Practice Guidelines Resources …
Clinical Indicators: Adenoidectomy
March 19, 2025examination) Coagulation and bleeding evaluation based on personal or family history Radiographs (lateral neck or cephalometric) Sleep tape recording (if documentation of snoring or apnea required) Polysomnography in children at high risk for respiratory compromise* *Clinical Practice Guideline: Polysomnography for Sleep-Disordered Breathing Prior to…
Statement from American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on FDA Final Rule on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
December 3, 2024in the United States and around the world. Those medical conditions include chronic ear disease, hearing and balance disorders, hearing loss, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, allergies, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and tumors of the head and neck as well as intricate micro-surgical…
New Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Evidence-based Recommendations for Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy
February 26, 2024ALEXANDRIA, VA —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline identifies quality improvement opportunities and provides clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations…
The Latest in Science and Medical Advancement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to be Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting
September 19, 2023For Immediate Release: Contact [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. From among the hundreds of research…
New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Adults Recommendations Based on Rigorous Gold Standard Scientific Evidence
May 27, 2025Contact Information [email protected] ALEXANDRIA, VA —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects 11.6% of…
Clinical Indicators: Tracheostomy
March 19, 2025Thank you for visiting these valuable resources. The Academy is currently reviewing this content and providing updates where necessary. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] 1. History (One or more required) a. Upper airway obstruction with any of the…
Position Statement: Nasal Surgery and OSAS
September 23, 2021Nasal surgery is a beneficial modality for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Nasal surgery can facilitate the treatment of OSA by improving compliance with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). There is significant correlation between nasal resistance or obstruction and CPAP non-acceptance where…
New Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Evidence-based Recommendations for Age-related Hearing Loss (ARHL)
April 30, 2024ALEXANDRIA, Virginia —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) sheds light on a global public health problem affecting approximately…
Selected Abstracts and Late-Breaking Science to Be Presented at Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
December 13, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 10-14. From among the hundreds of research presentations…
Otolaryngologists Call on Battery Manufacturers to Bring a Safe Button Battery to the Marketplace
October 31, 2024Button batteries cause life-threatening injuries when lodged in the body putting children at risk. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) along with a growing number of endorsing medical societies and organizations have called on battery manufacturers to…
Notable Scientific Oral Abstracts and Late-Breaking Science to Be Presented at Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
September 24, 2024The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented during the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM in Miami, Florida, September 28 – October 1. Contact: [email protected] Miami, Florida— The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and…
Clinical Indicators: Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Adenotonsillectomy in Childhood
March 19, 2025Thank you for visiting these valuable resources. The Academy is currently reviewing this content and providing updates where necessary. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] History (one or more required) The guideline includes the following statements*: Watchful waiting for…