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…
What Are Parotid Tumors and How Are They Treated?
Your parotid glands are the largest salivary glands in your body and are located right in front of the ears on each side of your face. They are essential in the production of salvia to help chew and digest food. Occasionally, tumors develop in the parotid glands and require treatment. Signs of Parotid Tumor Common…
Dr. Gavin Setzen Shares New Findings on the Allergy Season We are all Suffering Through
ALBANY, NY — (July 5, 2022) Dr. Gavin Setzen, President of Albany ENT & Allergy Services, recently spoke with Spectrum News 1 and shared valuable findings on the increase in allergy symptoms. Dr. Setzen, an ENT & allergy specialist, explained the impact our shifting local climate is having on allergy sufferers. Topics included proactive allergy health care and how people can…
Dr. Maggie McCarthy Discusses the Importance of Proactive Hearing Healthcare
ALBANY, NY — (June 28, 2022) Albany ENT & Allergy Services’ own Dr. Maggie McCarthy, Au.D., CCC-A, CPS/A was featured in an article published by Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, highlighting the importance of proactive hearing health care. Dr. McCarthy, a renowned audiologist, explained why people concerned with hearing loss can vastly improve the quality of their lives…
If Your Doctor Has Recommended a Mastoidectomy, Here’s What You Should Know
The mastoid is the part of your skull located behind your ear, and it is filled with air cells made of bone that are shaped like honeycomb. A mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure that may be recommended to remove diseased mastoid air cells, which are usually the result of an ear infection that has spread…
What Should I Expect During a Septoplasty?
The septum is the bone and cartilage that divides your nostrils. When the septum is crooked, it is known as a deviated septum. A deviated septum can impact your ability to breathe while hiking on Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects a deviated septum. Below we review everything you…
Would a PROPEL Implant Be a Fitting Solution for My Sinus Symptoms?
If you suffer from sinus symptoms after hiking on Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, you may be looking for anything that will provide relief. While many undergo surgery, there’s a new solution on the market called the PROPEL implant. We review everything you need to know about the PROPEL implant below. What Is Chronic Sinusitis?…
Dr. Gavin Setzen and Dr. Nora Perkins Help Lead Breakthrough Clinical Research to Restore Hearing Loss
Leading Otolaryngologists Team Up with Frequency Therapeutics in National Clinical Trial Albany, NY – (June 9th, 2022) The mission at Albany ENT & Allergy Services (AENT), the preeminent private otolaryngology practice in the Capital Region, is to offer superior ear, nose, throat, allergy and sleep care to each one of its Capital Region patients. But…