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Otolaryngologists, through their training in the management of adult and pediatric airway emergencies, facial trauma, foreign bodies and other head and neck emergencies are a vital component of the emergency medical system. Hospitals have a legal obligation to provide screening and stabilization services to…

Our current healthcare environment demands that we advocate for the best quality care delivered in a safe and cost effective manner to our patients. As such, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Supports FDA guidelines regarding the reprocessing of SUDs. Encourages continued…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery agrees with the policy of the American Medical Association that surgeons should be allowed to do all procedures for which they are qualified by training and experience. Otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons are, by training…

Vestibular rehabilitation, or Balance Retraining Therapy, is a scientifically based and clinically valid therapeutic modality for the treatment of persistent dizziness and postural instability due to incomplete compensation after peripheral vestibular or central nervous system injury. Vestibular Rehabilitation is a valid form of therapy for…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery strongly endorses the practice of providing patients with timely, effective, efficient, and patient-centered diagnostic imaging studies and interpretation by appropriate qualified specialists. All otolaryngologists receive training in head and neck imaging studies as part of…

Over the past several years, point-of-care imaging has grown in response to such factors as improved patient access, the availability of prompt clinical diagnosis and treatment, and low radiation CT imaging equipment suitable for an office setting. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers upper airway stimulation (UAS) via the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of adult obstructive sleep apnea syndrome to be a safe and effective second-line treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in patients…

Midline partial glossectomy is an effective surgical modality for the treatment of select pediatric and adult patients with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea with significant macroglossia. Midline partial glossectomy can either be performed as a stand-alone procedure or as part of multi-level…

Nasal 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…

Adult patients with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be successfully treated with submucosal radiofrequency tongue base ablation.(Powell 1999 and refs below) The majority of studies demonstrating effectiveness of tongue base submucosal radiofrequency ablation  (RFA) have been performed in patients with mild…

Surgical management should be considered an important component in the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Surgery has multiple roles including primary therapy for patients having failed medical management (positive airway pressure, mandibular advancement devices) and as an adjunctive therapy to allow for…

When behavioral, dietary, and non-invasive techniques fail, surgery plays a vital role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, despite the fact that it may not completely eliminate or cure the syndrome. Ultimately the treating physician has the responsibility to council patients on the…

In the adult population, tonsillectomy is the appropriate first line treatment in select patients (Epstein 2009, Evidence Based Clinical Guideline). After thorough examination, if the primary site of obstruction is hypertrophied tonsils, tonsillectomy has been shown to be a very effective treatment regardless of the…

Treatment 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…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to the highest standards of care and ensuring patients receive quality care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The AAO-HNS represents approximately 12,000 physicians in the United States who diagnose…

Obstructive 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…

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Thank 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 required) Severe acute otitis media (myringotomy). Hearing loss > 30 dB in patient…