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…
What Are Your Treatment Options for Pediatric Snoring?
Approximately one in 10 children snore. Snoring occurs when air flowing past the relaxed tissues in your throat causes the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. While some snoring may occur with no identifiable cause, certain conditions can block or obstruct the airway, leading to an increased risk of pediatric snoring. Conditions which may cause…
How Can You Prepare for Salivary Tumor Removal Surgery?
Salivary tumor removal surgery, or parotidectomy, is the removal of some or all of the parotid gland, the major salivary gland in your cheek. Parotidectomies are performed when a tumor has formed in the parotid glands. Tumors that form in the parotid gland are either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Though not cancerous, benign tumors…
Tips for Managing Pediatric Tonsil Infections
Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the oval-shaped tissue at the back of the throat. When caused by bacteria, it is most common in children aged five to 15 due to the frequent spread of viruses or bacteria between school-age children. Tonsilitis symptoms may include any combination of the following: Tonsilitis can make your…
AENT Plans to Expand with New Saratoga Springs Location in 2025
Albany, NY-(August 10, 2023) Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the Capital Region’s leading private otolaryngology practice -with a current team numbering 27 clinical providers – today announced plans to add a third clinical location in the local area. It will join with fellow independent specialty practices OrthoNY, Saratoga-Schenectady Gastroenterology Associates, Capital Cardiology Associates and Community Care…
Albany ENT & Allergy’s own audiologist Dr. Maggie McCarthy was recently featured in 55+ Life Magazine! She touches on the importance of seeking help from an audiologist in an article that covers the significance of treating overall hearing health.
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What To Expect From a Tonsillectomy
If you or your child suffer from frequent tonsillitis or have sleep-disordered breathing, a doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy. Let’s take a closer look at what the procedure entails, why it’s necessary for some patients and what you can expect during the recovery process. Tonsillectomy Basics A tonsillectomy is a surgical removal of the tonsils,…
What To Know About Septoplasty Surgery
Septoplasty is a surgery used to fix a deviated septum. Septoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed by ear, nose and throat doctors (ENTs), with approximately 260,000 septoplasties performed every year in the U.S. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from septoplasty surgery. Who Needs Septoplasty? Septoplasty is most…
Six Albany ENT & Allergy Services Physicians Named 2023 Castle Connolly Top Docs
Albany ENT & Allergy providers have been recognized by colleagues in the medical community for their efforts and outcomes. Based on the support of their fellow physicians, Castle Connolly named AENT otolaryngologists Gavin Setzen MD, Siobhan Kuhar MD, Lawrence Kaufman MD, Nora Perkins MD, Robert Adelson MD and Jessica Riccio MD as 2023 Top Doctors.