Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?
Sore throats are common, prompting accounting for 10% of primary health visits per year. Many sore throats are attributed to bacterial or viral infections and can be managed at home. But there are sometimes sore throats that only affect one side. Understanding the cause can be instrumental in determining the appropriate course of action. Potential…
It’s Time to Make Your ENT New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions often include setting goals for activity levels, healthy eating and mental health, but have you ever considered setting resolutions for your ear, nose and throat health? Now may be the time to do so, for both you and your family. Consider the negative impact chronic conditions may have had over your past…
Symptoms of Mold Allergies
Mold is an environmental allergy found both indoors and outdoors. It can cause a variety of health effects, or none, but it has been proven to cause allergic reactions or aggravate asthma symptoms for some. Allergic reactions occur when the body overreacts to a stimulus that wouldn’t normally be harmful and can present itself in…
How To Prepare for CT Imaging
A CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging test that uses a series of X-rays to create detailed images of the bones and soft tissues. CT scans help providers detect internal injuries and diseases that cannot be diagnosed through physical examination alone. If your provider has recommended a CT scan to help diagnose an ear,…
Important Health Notice
The health and safety of our patients, providers and staff are of the utmost importance to us. Due to COVID-19 and the face-to-face nature of the care we provide, we have implemented policies to protect these stakeholders. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and/or respiratory issues, please do not come to the…
What To Expect From A Nasal Endoscopy
A study of data from Medicare patients undergoing nasal endoscopy from 2000 to 2016 found that the total number of endoscopies increased by 313%. The procedure is used to look inside the nasal cavity and openings to the sinus passage. Your ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist may recommend a nasal endoscopy if you have…
Albany ENT and Allergy Recognized Among Top Employers in the Capital Region as One of the Best Places to Work
Albany, NY – (November 8th, 2023) – Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the Capital Region’s largest private Otolaryngology practice, is honored to be named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Capital Region by the Albany Business Review. This designation is a direct result of the collective efforts and dedication of…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services Continues to Expand Clinical Team, Welcomes Dr. Richard Hughes, Jr., MD
Capital Region’s Preeminent Private Otolaryngology Practice Adds 9th Specialist, Further Increasing Patient Access to Superior Care Albany, NY – (October 12, 2023) – Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the Capital Region’s premier private otolaryngology practice, continues its unwavering commitment to delivering the finest ear, nose, throat, and allergy care to as many patients as…
Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures
A pediatric nasal fracture is a break in one or more bones of the nose of a child, also known as a broken nose. It’s reported as one of the three most common pediatric facial bone fractures. Seeing your child with a broken nose can be scary, so it’s helpful to understand the causes and…
What to Expect from a Nasal Cautery
The occasional nosebleed is a common occurrence. In fact, roughly 60% of people will have at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies or taking an accidental elbow to the face while playing basketball at Arbor Hill Park. Nosebleeds are rarely serious enough to require…