What Is Epiglottitis?
The epiglottis is the flap of tissue at the back of the throat, and its job is to prevent food and liquid from entering the windpipe when you swallow. Epiglottitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in children where the epiglottis becomes infected and inflamed, blocking or partially blocking the windpipe and interfering with…
What’s Causing My Child’s Cough
There are many reasons why your child develops a cough, most of which are nothing to worry about. Let’s go over a few common causes of coughing in children as well as potential treatment options. Common Cold As we move into fall and winter, we enter the height of “cold season.” The good news is…
What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
No parent wants to see their child sick, but unfortunately, it happens. For severe or chronic problems related to the ears, nose or throat, your child may be referred by their pediatrician to an ENT physician, also known as an otolaryngologist. Below we review what to keep in mind about your child’s ENT health. Snoring…
Improve Your Quality of Life With Amptify During Audiology Awareness Month
Often times, when speaking with patients and their families, an audiologist hears that “hearing and listening are very different.” This is quite true! Hearing aids improve hearing, but effective communication is more than that; it involves the brain and listening. Just like you may go to physical rehabilitation after a musculoskeletal injury, aural rehabilitation can…
Does Your Child Have a Swallowing Disorder?
Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, cause difficulty moving food from the mouth, throat or esophagus into the stomach when eating at home or dining out at Grappa ‘72. If your child has a swallowing disorder, you should seek treatment right away. Left untreated, this type of disorder can lead to health, learning and social…
What To Expect Before and After Thyroid Surgery?
If you have thyroid cancer or a benign nodule that has grown large enough to cause problems, your doctor may have recommended a thyroidectomy. This is a type of surgery that removes all or part of your thyroid gland. It’s understandable to feel nervous going into any kind of surgical procedure. Let’s examine what you…
When Should My Child See an ENT?
An ENT specializes in problems related to the ear, nose and throat. Many children experience health issues that may at some point require a visit to an ENT. Let’s look at a few of the most common ones. Chronic Ear Infections Ear infections are very common in young children. This is because their Eustachian tubes…
Dr. Gavin Setzen, president of Albany ENT & Allergy Services, discusses how rising temperatures contribute to earlier summer allergies
ALBANY, NY — (Aug. 5, 2022) Dr. Gavin Setzen, president of Albany ENT & Allergy Services, recently shared with WRGB CBS 6 about how shifts in the climate have led to uncomfortable changes with allergens such as mold, grass and pollen.
Why Do Children Get Sore Throats & How Can They Be Prevented?
Nobody wants their child to feel ill, but unfortunately, sore throats are common. According to one study, “Sore throat is one of the common reasons for outpatient and emergency visits among children.” Below we review why children get sore throats and how they can be prevented. Why Children Get Sore Throats There are many possible…
Albany ENT & Allergy Services Undertakes a Leadership Role in a NIH Grant Study
Partners with SUNY Albany in the Development of a Machine Learning Prediction Model for Detection of Meniere’s Disease Albany, NY – (July 14th, 2022) The mission of Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the preeminent private Otolaryngology practice in the Capital Region, is to serve the ear, nose, throat, and allergy needs of all community…