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Children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should be fitted with hearing aids by an experienced audiologist. When using amplification, children should be monitored closely to ensure expected progress according to age appropriate developmental milestones, especially in speech and language.  The position of the American Academy…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) as appropriate, and in some cases preferred, for the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss.  BCHD may also be indicated in select patients with single-sided deafness. BCHD include…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers active middle ear implants as appropriate treatment for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss when performed by a qualified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. Based on available literature demonstrating that clinically selected adults receive…

To support accurate reimbursement within your practice, the Academy’s Health Policy Advocacy Team has developed a suite of template appeal letters for specific procedures and services performed by otolaryngologists. While the AAO-HNS cannot represent physician members individually on every issue with Medicare…

The Official AAO-HNS/F Podcast Learn about the very latest in otolaryngology education, how to get involved with the Academy, news about upcoming events, including the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, and more! The views and opinions expressed in any podcast are those of…

Become a Member of Project 535 Successful legislative advocacy starts with a solid grassroots foundation. To ensure the message of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is heard broadly on Capitol Hill, the AAO-HNS launched PROJECT 535 in 2015. Our goal is to recruit…

Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…

2024-2025 FLEX Registration Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education product, FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, provides the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support to help you meet the challenges of your otolaryngology practice and build mastery throughout your career…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents approximately 13,000 otolaryngologist—head and…

Rationale & Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an integral part of diagnostic workup and monitoring for many clinical problems, and its use in the United States has increased dramatically over the last 25 years.1-3  Both 1.5T and 3T machines are widely used…

Stephen P. Cragle, MD, became the first AAO-HNS member of the newly revamped Project 535 to host a congressional site visit at his practice, St. Cloud Ear, Nose, and Throat, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on July 9. He welcomed House Majority Whip Tom Emmer…

I. Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia (Laryngeal Dystonia) The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery ("AAO-HNS") considers Botulinum toxin a safe and effective modality for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia and it may be offered as primary therapy for this disorder.1 II…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilatation (ETBD) as appropriate treatment for pediatric patients with Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (OETD) resulting in chronic otitis media which is refractory to standard surgical interventions (eg - tympanostomy tube placement and adenoidectomy…

Our donors are the building blocks of the AAO-HNS foundation and play a critical role in ensuring the stability of the specialty today and the advancement of the specialty for generations to come. We are honored and touched by all our donors for…

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant Linda Magaña, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Project Title: Anatomic and Physiologic Predictors of Route of Breathing during Wake and Sleep…

AAO-HNSF Staff Directory iMIS Specialist [email protected] Analyst, Research and Quality [email protected] 1-703-535-3713 Program Manager, Member Networks & Engagement [email protected] 1-703-535-3734 Senior, AMS – Business Intel [email protected] 1-703-535-3703 Program…

Register Early for the Best Rates The best and brightest otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from across the globe will come together Saturday, October 11 - Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠. This year’s…