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Allergy
- How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergy Symptoms
- Symptoms of Mold Allergies
- What to Expect from a Nasal Cautery
- Can Allergen Immunotherapy Prevent Pediatric Asthma?
- How to Help a Child with Allergies
- How to Tell the Difference Between Your Child’s Allergies & Asthma
- Allergy Medications
- Allergy Symptoms
- Allergy Types
- Mouse and Cockroach Allergens
- Living with Pets
- Allergy FAQs
- Your Child Probably Isn’t Allergic to Penicillin
- Allergies or COVID Symptoms?
- How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
COVID-19-info
- Important Health Notice
- COVID-19
- COVID vaccine & allergy information
- COVID Allergy FAQ
- Update Regarding Allergy Immunotherapy (allergy shots and drops) During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- To Our Patients
- How to Wear a Face Mask with Your Hearing Aids
- Telehealth Now Available to ENT Patients in NYS Capital Region and Beyond
Ear
- Know the Signs of Pediatric Ear Infections This Winter
- Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ear, Nose and Throat
- How Can Ear Tubes Prevent Your Child’s Ear Infections?
- Exploring Surgical Options for ENT Conditions: Risks, Benefits and Recovery
- What To Know About Safe Earwax Removal
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- It’s Time to Make Your ENT New Year’s Resolutions
- Do My Child’s Ear Tubes Need to Be Removed?
- How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
- How to Know if Your Baby Has an Ear Infection
- What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
- Improve Your Quality of Life With Amptify During Audiology Awareness Month
- If Your Doctor Has Recommended a Mastoidectomy, Here’s What You Should Know
- Middle Ear Surgery: What It Is & Why It May Be Necessary
- Helpful Tips for Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
- What You Need to Know About Middle Ear Surgery
- What Is Ear Tube Surgery?
- How to Safely Clean Your Ears
- How to Get Water out of Your Ears
Hearing Aids
- How to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
- The Dos and Don’ts of Hearing Aids
- State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Can Do What?!
- Choosing a Hearing Aid
- Hearing Aids Help Improve Speech & Memory
- How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Hearing Loss
- Why You Are Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids
- Traditional vs. Implantable Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss
- How to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
- Everything You Need to Know About Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
- Ear Tubes: A Solution for Reoccurring Ear Infections in Children
- What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
- What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
- What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
- Hearing Protection
- Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace
- October is Audiology Awareness Month
- Hearing Loss May Increase Cognitive Deficits in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
- The Dangers of Our Deafening World
- Hearing Loss in Sports
- How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Hearing Loss
- High Stress and Hearing Loss
- The Impact of Hearing Loss on Romantic Relationships
- Genetic Hearing Loss in Children
- 5 Common Hearing Issues in Albany
- Winter is the Season for Nosebleeds in Albany
- Albany Workers in These Jobs Could Face Hearing Loss
- How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss is Sometimes Misdiagnosed
- 10 Things Your Ears Can Tell You About Your Health
- Age Increases Risk of Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
- How Hearing Loss Affects Mental Health
- Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss in Albany
- Are There Different Types of Hearing Loss?
Nose
- How Will Chilly Weather Affect My ENT Health?
- Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ear, Nose and Throat
- How to Know If Your Child Has a Deviated Septum and How to Treat It
- Exploring Surgical Options for ENT Conditions: Risks, Benefits and Recovery
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- How To Remove a Foreign Object From Your Child’s Nose
- It’s Time to Make Your ENT New Year’s Resolutions
- What To Expect From A Nasal Endoscopy
- Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures
- What Are Your Treatment Options for Pediatric Snoring?
- What Is a Turbinate Reduction?
- What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
- What Should I Expect During a Septoplasty?
- Can Nasal Cautery Help Stop My Child’s Nosebleeds?
- Nasal Polyp Removal: Recovery & Aftercare
- Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
- When Does a Broken Nose Require Surgery?
- When Should You Be Concerned About a Nosebleed?
- How to Clear an Obstruction from Your Child’s Nose
- What to Expect with Nosebleed Cauterization
- Everything You Need to Know About Balloon Sinuplasty
- What to Expect for Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- How to Fix a Broken Nose
- Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
- Can Turbinate Reduction Help Your Summer Allergies?
- Things to Know About Sneezing
- Summer Nosebleeds: Causes and Cures
Pediatric
- How to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
- Know the Signs of Pediatric Ear Infections This Winter
- How to Care for Your Child Following a Tonsillectomy
- What You Need to Know About Managing Pediatric Strep Throat
- What to Know About Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- How To Remove a Foreign Object From Your Child’s Nose
- Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures
- Tips for Managing Pediatric Tonsil Infections
- What To Know About Sinus Infections in Children
- What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
- When Should My Child See an ENT?
Practice News
- Albany ENT and Allergy Recognized for Second Year in A Row Among Top Employers in the Capital Region as One of the Best Places to Work
- Sound Solutions: A Spotlight on Our Audiology Department
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services Continues to Expand Clinical Team, Welcomes New Graduate Robert Scagnelli, MD
- Not sure when to see a sinus specialist? Dr. Robert Engle at Albany ENT & Allergy is here to help!
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Elects AENT President and CEO, Dr. Gavin Setzen as New Director for 2024
- Cryosa, Inc. announces First patient treated in the U.S. for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
- Dr. Siobhan Kuhar Joins WAMC’s Host Ray Graf To Answer Listener Questions about ENT and Sleep Disorders
- Dr. Gavin Setzen Recognized with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by theAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Albany ENT and Allergy Recognized Among Top Employers in the Capital Region as One of the Best Places to Work
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services Continues to Expand Clinical Team, Welcomes Dr. Richard Hughes, Jr., MD
- AENT Plans to Expand with New Saratoga Springs Location in 2025
- 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.
- Six Albany ENT & Allergy Services Physicians Named 2023 Castle Connolly Top Docs
- Dr. Nora Perkins Featured in News10 Segment Focused on Allergies
- The Physicians of Albany ENT and Allergy Services are Ready for Another Challenging Allergy Season in the Capital Region
- Dr. Siobhan Kuhar Authors Article for 55+ Life Magazine
- Albany ENT & Allergy President Dr. Gavin Setzen Launches AENT’s Allergy Report Sponsorship for 2023 on News10
- Dr. Nora Perkins Featured on WAMC’s Medical Monday
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services honored as Best Medical Specialist Practice in the Capital Region
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region As an ‘Adopt a Room’ Donor
- Dr. Gavin Setzen, president of Albany ENT & Allergy Services, discusses how rising temperatures contribute to earlier summer allergies
- Albany ENT & Allergy Services Undertakes a Leadership Role in a NIH Grant Study
- Dr. Gavin Setzen Shares New Findings on the Allergy Season We are all Suffering Through
- Dr. Maggie McCarthy Discusses the Importance of Proactive Hearing Healthcare
- Dr. Gavin Setzen and Dr. Nora Perkins Help Lead Breakthrough Clinical Research to Restore Hearing Loss
- Albany ENT & Allergy Services’ Dr. Perkins Highlighted in Local News Report on Higher Pollen Counts
- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America names Albany as one of 2022’s Worst Markets for Allergy Sufferers
- Albany ENT & Allergy Services Upgrades its Website to Ensure Patients Benefit from Better Access to Valuable Information and Clinical Services
- Albany ENT & Allergy Services Dr. Gavin Setzen co-authors Breakthrough Article on Earwax Which Will Aid in the Diagnosis of Disease States
- 6 Providers Named ‘Top Doctor’ at Albany ENT
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services Further Expands its Roster of Clinical Providers
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services’ Gavin Setzen, MD, FACS,FAAOA, FARS, Honored by The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation
- Albany ENT and Allergy Services Further Expands its Roster of Clinical Providers
- PHILIPS RESPIRONICS MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION
Sinus
- Why Do I Keep Getting Sinus Infections?
- Understanding Chronic Sinusitis and How Balloon Sinuplasty Can Help
- What to Know About Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- What To Know About Turbinate Reduction Recovery
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- What Are Your Treatment Options for Pediatric Snoring?
- What To Know About Septoplasty Surgery
- What to Know About Recovering from Sinus Surgery
- What Are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?
- Would a PROPEL Implant Be a Fitting Solution for My Sinus Symptoms?
- What to Expect from Sinus Surgery
- How Safe Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
- Who Can Benefit from Balloon Sinus Dilation?
- Sinus Infection or COVID?
- What You Didn’t Know About Postnasal Drip
- Can Turbinate Reduction Help Your Summer Allergies?
Sleep
- What to Know About Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- What Are Your Treatment Options for Pediatric Snoring?
- What To Know About a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
- Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?
- Sleep Apnea Surgery: Preparation & Recovery
- Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
- PHILIPS RESPIRONICS MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION
- What Is a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)?
- Resolve to Sleep Better in 2021
- How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Body?
- Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
- Why Is Sleep Important?
- The Dangers of Poor Sleep
- What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
- Poor Sleep Has Negative Impacts on Physical & Mental Health
- Revolutionary New Treatment for Sleep Apnea
Throat
- How Will Chilly Weather Affect My ENT Health?
- Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ear, Nose and Throat
- New Study Finds a Connection Between Throat Infections and Blood Pressure Issues
- How to Care for Your Child Following a Tonsillectomy
- The Connection Between Acid Reflux and Throat Health
- What You Need to Know About Managing Pediatric Strep Throat
- When To Be Concerned About Your Child’s Cough
- Exploring Surgical Options for ENT Conditions: Risks, Benefits and Recovery
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
- Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?
- It’s Time to Make Your ENT New Year’s Resolutions
- How Can You Prepare for Salivary Tumor Removal Surgery?
- Tips for Managing Pediatric Tonsil Infections
- What To Expect From a Tonsillectomy
- What to Know About Acid Reflux in Children
- What to Do if Your Baby Has a Sore Throat
- What is Surgery for Salivary Stones Like?
- What Is Epiglottitis?
- What’s Causing My Child’s Cough
- What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
- What To Expect Before and After Thyroid Surgery?
- Why Do Children Get Sore Throats & How Can They Be Prevented?
- What Are Parotid Tumors and How Are They Treated?
- How to Know if Your Child Needs Their Tonsils Removed
- Thyroidectomy: What to Expect
- How to Prepare for Your Child’s Tonsillectomy
- Salivary Gland Problems
- Home Remedies for Tonsil Infections
- Does Gargling with Saltwater Really Help a Sore Throat?
Bios
- Maria Merchant, PA-C
- Emily TeeterPA-C
- Caroline Swayne, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA
- Robert Scagnelli, MD
- Richard Hughes, Jr. MD
- Emmalee FumoMS, PA-C
- Adrienne Coble MS, PA-C
- Christopher Hall MS, PA-C
- Christina Russo PA-C, MPAS
- Sarah KerwinPA-C
- Rachael McCormickPA-C
- Jeffrey SpencerPA-C
- Amy EngelmannPA-C
- Brianna Freestone PA-C
- Samantha Rossi PA-C
- Nicole Rose M.S., CCC-SLP
- Tricia Doyle AuD
- Erin Bethon, PA-C
- Alexander Rookey HIS
- Jenna LocaputoMS, PA-C
- Rachel Treiber AuD
- Maggie E. McCarthy CCC-A, F-AAA, CPS/A
- Michael J. Rizzuto MS, PA-C
- Jessica Riccio MD
- Marcia Perretta AuD
- Robert T. Adelson MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS
- Deanna Ross AuD
- Dana Wilhite AuD
- Siobhan Kuhar MD, PhD, DABSM, FACS, FAAOA
- Robert D. Engle MD, FAAOA
- Nora W. Perkins MD, MBA, FACS, FAAOA
- Gavin Setzen MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS
- Lawrence S. Kaufman MD, FACS, FAAOA
- Donna Silvernail PA-C
- Robert Hughes MD
- Lauren Siy-Keane MS, PA-C
- Jacqueline Rosenbaum PA-C