Ear, Nose & Throat
Full Service Ear, Nose and Throat Care
An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in ear, nose and throat problems. Whether you're having issues with sleep apnea or your little one suffers from chronic strep and sinus infections, our otolaryngologists are prepared and ready to care for you.
In addition to traditional ENT surgeries such as tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, we also offer advanced procedures such as pituitary surgery, subcranial surgery, stapedectomy, nasal valve reconstruction, complex sinus surgery, thyroidectomies and more.
Patients often seek out an ENT, otolaryngologist or rhinologist if they are experiencing illnesses such as allergic fungal sinusitis, anosmia or hyposmia (loss of or reduced ability to smell), cerebral spinal fluid leaks, chronic epiphora (overflow of tears), a deviated septum, epistaxis (nosebleeds), nasal polyps, pituitary tumors, and skull base tumors, to name a few.
Next Steps
Most people are familiar with such common issues are hearing loss, tonsillectomy, allergies and sinusitis, but the full range of problems treated by these doctors may also include:
Ear
- Dizziness (Vertigo)
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pain
- Ear Wax
- Hole in the Eardrum
- Meniere's Disease
- Noise Exposure
- Swimmers Ear
- Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
- TMJ (Tempero Mandibular Joint) Syndrome
Nose
- Allergies and Hay Fever
- Nose Bleeds
- Post Nasal Drip
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis (Adult)
- Sinusitis in Children
- Smell and Taste
- Stuffy Nose
Throat
- Acid Reflux
- Cancer Warning Signs
- Hoarseness
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Problems
- Thyroid Problems
- Tonsils & Adenoids
Procedures:
Centerpoint Health provides treatment options for adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders, including:
- Sinus Surgery
- Allergy Testing
- Otologic Surgery
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tracheostomy
An audiologist can provide treatment for hearing loss and hearing disorders, as well.
Balloon Sinuplasty Surgery
Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S., afflicting 37 million Americans each year. Patients suffer headaches, congestion, fatigue and other symptoms. This condition significantly impacts an individual's physical, functional, and emotional quality of life. Centerpoint Health now offers balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a sinus balloon catheter to gently widen the walls of the sinus cavity, providing relief from sinusitis.
What are the benefits of balloon sinuplasty?
- Safe and effective - While use of any surgical instrument involves some risk, studies demonstrate this procedure is safe and effective in relieving symptoms of sinusitis.
- Minimally invasive - The technology uses small, soft, flexible devices introduced entirely through the nostrils. These devices gently open blocked sinuses.
- Reduced bleeding - In many cases, no tissue or bone is removed during surgery using this technology. Because of this there may be reduced bleeding. As a result, the need for uncomfortable nasal packing also may be eliminated.
- Fast recovery time - While recovery time varies with each patient, some patients have been known to return to normal activities within 24 hours.
- Does not limit treatment options - The surgical technology is an endoscopic tool and may be used with other medical therapies and/or surgical techniques. It does not limit future treatment options if a patient has progressive disease.
To find a physician please call 888.847.DOCS (3627).
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