Pediatric ENT

Pediatric ENTIn addition to our focus and expertise performing pediatric ENT surgeries, we always do our own procedures and personally provide all necessary follow-up care. Many of our procedures can be done at our fully accredited and professionally staffed Center for Surgical Care.

Allergy Department

ENT & Allergy Specialists has an active practice of nasal allergy. For those patients who are not controlled with avoidance or medications, allergy testing and immunotherapy are available. Although allergy testing and the initial injections are given in our office, it is possible for patients to subsequently take their allergy serum home and give this themselves if that is more convenient for them. Many patients, however, prefer to continue to come to our offices for their injections and visit with our devoted allergy technicians.

Adult ENT

ENT & Allergy Specialists is a group certified otolaryngologists devoted to the treatment of ENT diseases. Our expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and sinus disorders, hearing and hearing rehabilitation, nasal allergies, throat and thyroid problems.

Audiology & Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids today come in a wide range of styles and technology levels. Example of styles include behind the ear, or in the ear models. Technology levels vary from basic entry-level to advanced premium-level. Advanced features are available in increasing hearing aid technology levels-independent of the style. The cost of hearing aids generally depends much more on the number of features the instrument has, rather than the style or size of the hearing aid.A patient’s preference can often guide what style of hearing aid is best for you. Your lifestyle demands will help your Audiologist in choosing what hearing aid technology level will provide for your hearing needs.

Surgical Center

The physicians of ENT & Allergy Specialists perform many of our surgeries at our own surgery center.Our staff is highly trained and carries many years of peri-operative experience in the care of the adult and pediatric patient.

Our surgery center patients prefer our competent, convenient, patient oriented approach as opposed to the hospital settingA partial list of the surgeries that we routinely perform in our outpatient Center for Surgical Care includes:
Pediatric Surgery Removal of foreign bodies from ear and nose under anesthesia
Correction of nasal fractures
Correction of protruding earsAdult Surgery

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
SeptoplastyOur surgical procedures are always done by our own surgeons.

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, and it usually grows worse with age.Some devices reposition the lower jaw forward; some open nasal air passages; a few others have been designed to condition a person not to snore by producing unpleasant stimuli when snoring occurs. But, if you snore, the truth is that it is not under your control whatsoever. If anti-snoring devices work, it is probably because they keep you awake.
What Causes Snoring?

The noisy sounds of snoring occur when there is an obstruction to the free flow of air through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. This area is the collapsible part of the airway where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring occurs when these structures strike each other and vibrate during breathing.

Nose & Sinus

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane is called rhinitis. The symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and itching, caused by irritation and congestion in the nose. There are two types: allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis - This condition occurs when the body's immune system over-responds to specific, non-infectious particles such as plant pollens, molds, dust mites, animal hair, industrial chemicals (including tobacco smoke), foods, medicines, and insect venom. Essentially, during an allergic attack, antibodies, primarily immunoglobin E (IgE), attach to mast cells in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes. Once IgE connects with the mast cells, a number of chemicals are released. One of the chemicals, histamine, opens the blood vessels and causes skin redness and swollen membranes. When this occurs in the nose, sneezing and congestion are the result.
Non-allergic rhinitis - This form of rhinitis does not depend on the presence of IgE and is not due to an allergic reaction. The symptoms can be triggered by cigarette smoke and other pollutants as well as strong odors, alcoholic beverages, and the cold. Other causes may include blockages in the nose, a deviated septum, infections (in children), and over-use of medications such as decongestants.

Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid ExamThe thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the low anterior neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which helps to regulate the body’s metabolism. The functional capacity of the thyroid is measured by blood tests. Excessive production of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) can cause palpitations, tremors, weight loss, and heat intolerance. Conversely, an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can result in fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

A thyroid nodule is a growth in the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are extremely common, and may be solitary or multiple (multinodular goiter). It is estimated that approximately 5-10% of the population has a palpable thyroid nodule, and between 30-85% have tiny thyroid nodules that are too small to palpate.
In most people with thyroid nodules, the gland produces a normal level of thyroid hormone (euthyroid state). Statistically, approximately 5-10% of nodules are cancerous. Some patients have findings that increase the risk of malignancy. A history of exposure to ionizing radiation to the neck is such a risk factor, as is a family history of thyroid cancer. Hoarseness, lymph node enlargement, and fixation of the nodule can also increase the risk of malignancy. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid cancers are treatable and carry an excellent prognosis.

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