Sleep Awareness Week
education and advocacy. Additional Sleep-Related Patient Health Resources Nearly half of adults snore, and over 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring and sleeping disorders are more frequent in males and people who are overweight, and usually worsens with age. Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing…
Position Statement: Tonsillectomy and OSAs
Position Statementby 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
Position Statementby 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…
A Day in the Life of an Academic Otolaryngologist Practitioner
Articlesin 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
Guidelines in Development and Our Development Queue Currently in Development: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Age-Related Hearing Loss Surgical Management of Rhinosinusitis Adult Sinusitis - Update Development Queue: Tinnitus – Update Pediatric Hearing Loss Sleep Surgery for Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Snoring Clinical Practice Guidelines Resources …
Clinical Indicators: Adenoidectomy
Clinical Indicatorexamination) 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
News, Press Releasein 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…
YPS Model Mentor Award
sinuses, voice, and swallowing, Dr. Boon takes an individualized approach to treating sleep disorders, recognizing that they go well beyond just treating snoring and sleep apnea. He is always available for his trainees and patients, and continually looks for ways to improve clinical care, surgery…
The Latest in Science and Medical Advancement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to be Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting
News, Press Releasein 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…
Clinical Indicators: Tracheostomy
Clinical Indicator1. History (One or more required) a. Upper airway obstruction with any of the following: stridor, air hunger, retractions, obstructive sleep apnea bilateral vocal fold paralysis or immobility, Laryngeal stenosis Tracheal stenosis Pharyngeal stenosis Previous neck surgery or throat trauma, or previous irradiation to…
Position Statement: Nasal Surgery and OSAS
Position StatementNasal 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…
Selected Abstracts and Late-Breaking Science to Be Presented at Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
News, Press ReleaseFOR 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…
Clinical Indicators: Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Adenotonsillectomy in Childhood
Clinical IndicatorHistory (one or more required) The guideline includes the following statements*: Watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: Clinicians should recommend watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection if there have been fewer than 7 episodes in the past year or fewer than 5 episodes per…
Position Statement: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Position StatementObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a medical disorder with major personal and public health consequences that may fail treatment using non-invasive modalities such as positional therapy, weight loss, positive airway pressure (PAP) and mandibular advancement devices. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a valid and…
Position Statement: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Position StatementTreatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Overview Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common disorder involving collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This repetitive collapse may result in sleep fragmentation, hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and increased sympathetic activity. OSA has been associated with an increased risk of…
Full Application Review
GrantReview Considerations All applications are reviewed based on the NIH review process and 1-9 scoring system with 1 exceptional. Applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by experts in the subject matter of the application. Reviewers comprising the CORE Study Section represent…
Funding Decisions
GrantAAO-HNSF Sponsored Grants Grant award decisions are based on the scores of the meritorious applications. Following the grant review and scoring process, the meritorious applications are recommended by the CORE Study Section for final approval by the Executive Vice President/CEO of the Academy…
CPT for ENT: Septoplasty and Ablation of the Inferior Turbinates on the Same Date of Service
CPT for ENTsIn November 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to change the Correct Coding Institute (CCI) modifier edit for the CPT code pair of 30520 - Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft and 30801 - Ablation…
