Treatment Options for Allergen Immunotherapy
March 11, 2024Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Treatment Options for Allergen Immunotherapy Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a type of treatment used to reduce allergy symptoms and improve quality of life. AIT has been shown to be safe and effective for treating allergic rhinitis (hay fever). For…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Allergen Immunotherapy
March 11, 2024Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Allergen Immunotherapy What Is Allergen Immunotherapy and How Does It Work? Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a type of treatment used to reduce allergy symptoms and improve quality of life. This is done by giving…
Treatment for Pediatric Allergies
March 11, 2024Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention Treatment for Pediatric Allergies Inhalant and contact allergies in children—those that can be inhaled or touched—are often caused by excessive immune system responses to everyday things in the environment. Outdoors, things like pollen, plants, molds, and insect bites…
Head and Neck Cancer
March 11, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Head & Neck Head and Neck Cancer What Causes Head and Neck Cancer? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Each year, more than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of…
Sinus Headaches
March 11, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Sinus Headaches How Do You Diagnose “Sinus Headaches” Caused by Migraines? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Not every headache is the result of sinus and nasal passage problems. For example, many patients visit…
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
March 1, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Head & Neck Human Papillomavirus (HPV) What Causes HPV-related Cancer? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted virus. It is not transmitted through casual contact. Many different subtypes…
Geriatric Rhinitis
February 27, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Geriatric Rhinitis What Causes Geriatric Rhinitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis, or rhinitis in senior patients, is…
Asthma
February 27, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Asthma What Causes Asthma? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs; about 25 million Americans experience it. During regular breathing with asthma, the passages within the…
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
February 26, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate What Causes Clefts? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? A “cleft” means a split or separation. A cleft palate refers to the roof of your mouth…
Aging and Swallowing
February 26, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Throat Aging and Swallowing What Causes Swallowing Difficulty? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Swallowing is a complex process that changes over time, and swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) can be associated with aging. Changes in the…
Turbinate Hypertrophy
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Turbinate Hypertrophy What Causes Turbinate Hypertrophy? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, which are bony structures located inside the nose. They are…
Otomycosis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Otomycosis What Causes Otomycosis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal. Normally, bacteria and fungi live on the skin all over the body including the ear…
Labyrinthitis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Labyrinthitis What Causes Labyrinthitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of the cochlea and…
Hyperacusis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Hyperacusis What Causes Hyperacusis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading to pain and…
Hyposmia and Anosmia
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Hyposmia and Anosmia What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Hyposmia is a decreased sense of smell, or a decreased ability to detect odors through your nose. Anosmia is the…
Dysgeusia
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Dysgeusia What Causes Dysgeusia? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Dysgeusia is a condition where a person’s perception of taste is altered; everything seems sweet, sour, bitter, or metallic. Taste disorders are common…
Bronchitis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Bronchitis What Causes Bronchitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Bronchitis is a condition when the bronchi, the passages that carry air from the windpipe to and from the lungs, become inflamed. Bronchitis is…
Kids ENT Health
January 24, 2024Kids ENT Health Children and their developing bodies and senses often need special attention. ENT specialists treat birth defects of the head and neck, developmental delays, ear infection, tonsils and adenoids, asthma and allergy, airway problems, and more. Pediatric Conditions Spotlight Dr. Claire M. Lawlor…
