Albany ENT & Allergy President Dr. Gavin Setzen Launches AENT’s Allergy Report Sponsorship for 2023 on News10
Albany, NY— (April 3, 2023) Dr. Gavin Setzen joined Meteorologist Jill Szwed of News10 to kick off AENT’s Allergy Report Sponsorship for the 2023 season. Click on the video below towatch Dr. Setzen’s interview and click on the Allergy Forecast to view AENT’s partnership in providing the Pollen Count! Watch Interview
Dr. Nora Perkins Featured on WAMC’s Medical Monday
Albany, NY— (February 27, 2023) Dr. Nora Perkins joined Ray Graf, host of Medical Monday on WAMC, to answer listener question about ear, nose, throat, and allergies. Listen Here
What to Know About Acid Reflux in Children
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can occur in both adults and in children of all ages. In fact, according to one 2019 study, “Gastroesophageal reflux occurs normally in infants, is often physiological, peaks at 4 months of age, and tends to resolve with time.” Below we review everything you need to…
What to Know About Recovering from Sinus Surgery
If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, your ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may recommend sinus surgery to provide relief. Fortunately, according to one study, “Over 75% of patients reported clinically significant long-term [quality of life] and [health utility values] improvement” after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. That said, you do need to care for…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services honored as Best Medical Specialist Practice in the Capital Region
Albany, NY— The Capital Region Living Magazine has released its 2023 Bestie winners in the People/Places categories. Albany ENT has been honored with the 2023 Capital Region ‘Bestie Award’ for Medical Specialists. Capital Region Living’s Bestie Awards is the area’s longest running, locally focused “best of” survey. Each year, the Magazine honors businesses for doing…
Do My Child’s Ear Tubes Need to Be Removed?
Does your child experience frequent or severe ear infections? If so, their pediatrician may refer them to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician to have ear tubes placed. Below we review everything you need to know about ear tubes, including whether or not they need to be removed. What Are Ear Tubes? Ear tubes,…
What Are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?
For those who experience chronic sinus infections, there is a solution called Balloon Sinuplasty. This procedure works by inflating and flushing out the sinuses so you can breathe easier and experience fewer symptoms. Below we review some of the other benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty. No Incisions Are Necessary Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally-invasive procedure, meaning…
How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of an Ear Infection
Ear infections are extremely common in children. In fact, according to one study, “Acute otitis media affects over 80% of children before their third birthday and 30 to 45% of these children have suffered two or more episodes.” In this post, we review the different types of ear infections as well as how to prevent…
How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes (TT), are an extremely common treatment for chronic middle ear infections in young children. In fact, according to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Almost 7% of all children will have a least one set of TT by 3 years of age, and approximately 20%…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region As an ‘Adopt a Room’ Donor
Albany, NY—The Albany Ronald McDonald House offers 25 private guest rooms for families whose children are receiving critical medical care far from home. Each room is uniquely themed and designed to provide a comforting respite for as long as it is needed. On average, it costs $2,000 per year to cover the housekeeping and maintenance…