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  • Officers | PAO-HNS

    Officers President Jessyka G. Lighthall, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Director, Facial Nerve Disorders Clinic Medical Director, Esteem Penn State Health Cosmetic Associates Fellowship Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Department of Surgery Penn State College of Medicine ​ President-Elect Colin T. Huntley, MD Associate Professor, Jefferso n University, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery ​ Secretary/Treasurer Andrew A. Mccall, MD, FACS Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center ​ Immediate Past President David M. Cognetti, MD, FACS ​Jefferson University - Otolar yngology - Head & Neck Surgery Past Presidents The Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2021-2023 David M. Cognetti, MD, FACS 2019-2021 Johnathan D McGinn, MD 2017-2019 Ahmed M.S. Soliman, MD 2015-20 17 Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, FACS 2013-2015 David Goldenberg, MD, FACS 2011-2013 Jason Newman, MD, FACS 2009-2011 Scott M. Gayner, MD 2007-2009 Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, FACS 2005-2007 Robert T. Sataloff, MD, FACS 2003-2005 Edmund A. Pribitkin, MD, FACS 2001-2003 Karen A. Rizzo, MD, FACS 1999-2000 J. David Cunningham, MD, FACS 1998-1999 Carl L. Reams, MD 1997-1998 Phillip K. Pellitteri, DO, FACS 1996-1997 Barry E. Hirsch, MD 1995-1996 Alan M. Miller, MD, FACS 1994-1995 Ernest L. McKenna, Jr., MD, FACS 1993-1994 Frank I. Marlowe, MD, FACS 1992-1993 Thomas L. Kennedy, MD, FACS 1991-1992 G. William Jaquiss, MD 1990-1991 Louis D. Lowry, MD, FACS Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (1943 – 1990) Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (1943 – 1990) 1989 Helen F. Krause, M.D. 1988 Dorothy C. Scott, M.D. 1987 Webb Hersperger, M.D. 1986 Edward A. Jaeger, M.D. 1985 Donald P. Vrabec, M.D. 1984 James L. Curtis, M.D. 1983 George H. Conner, M.D. 1982 George J. Gerneth, M.D. 1981 Donald B. Kamerer, M.D. 1980 Jerome Dersh, M.D. 1979 Eugene B. Rex, M.D. 1978 William C. Frayer, M.D. 1977 Silvio H. DeBlasio, M.D. 1976 Paul A. Cox, M.D. 1975 Louis E. Silcox, M.D. 1974 Robert D. Mulberger, M.D. 1973 James M. Cole, M.D. 1972 C. William Weisser, M.D. 1971 Joseph P. Atkins, M.D. 1970 Robert J. Beitel, Jr., M.D. 1969 H. Ford Clark, M.D. 1968 Harold G. Scheie, M.D. 1967 John T. Dickinson, M.D. 1966 Benjamin F. Souders, M.D. 1965 Merril B. Hayes, M.D. 1964 Glen G. Gibson, M.D. 1963 Raymond E. Jordan, M.D. 1962 Robert E. Shoemaker, M.D. 1961 Norbert E. Alberstadt, M.D. 1961 Benjamin H. Shuster, M.D. 1960 John Knox Covey, M.D. 1959 Paul C. Craig, M.D. 1958 Murray F. McCaslin, M.D. 1957 J. Floyd Buzzard, M.D. 1956 Chevalier L. Jackson, M.D. 1955 William T. Hunt, Jr., M.D. 1954 James H. Delaney, M.D. 1953 Paul McCloskey, M.D. 1952 Samuel T. Buckman, M.D. 1951 Matthew S. Ersner, M.D. 1950 Jay G. Linn, Sr., M.D. 1949 Daniel S. DeStio, M.D. 1948 James J. Monahan, M.D. 1947 Gilbert L. Daily, M.D. 1946 Thomas F. Furlong, Jr., M.D. 1945 Lewis T. Buckman, M.D. 1944 Lewis T. Buckman, M.D. 1943 James E. Landis, M.D.

  • Use this to Duplicate/Copy for New Pages | PAO-HNS

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  • Style Guide | PAO-HNS

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  • Executive Council and Committees | PAO-HNS

    Executive Council and Committees Executive Council Jessyka G. Lighthall, MD, FACS Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Colin T. Huntley, MD Jefferson University - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Andrew McCall, MD, FACS University of Pittsburgh- Department of Otolaryngology David M. Cognetti, MD, FACS ​Jefferson University - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surger y Johnathan D. McGinn, MD Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Center Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Sandra Stinnett, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology Robert Brody, MD Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Veteran's Administration Medical Center Nithin Dev Adappa, MD University of Pennsylvania, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Maurits S. Boon, MD Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Richard E. Ferraro, MD Carlisle Ear Nose & Throat Assoc. ​ David Goldenberg, MD, FACS Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surger y Neerav Goyal, MD, MPH Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Thomas Kaffenberger, MD UPMC – Otolaryngology Kevin Kovatch, MD Geisinger Health, Danville ​ Michael Ondik, MD Phillip K. Pellitteri, DO, FACS Guthrie Clinic Nicholas Purdy, DO Geisinger Health, Danville Karen A. Rizzo, MD, FACS Lancaster Ear Nose and Throa t Pamela C. Roehm, MD, PhD Temple Otorhinology Associates Justin C. Ross, DO Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Otolaryngology Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS Drexel University - Philadelphia ENT Associates Cecelia Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS Temple University Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Temple Head & Neck Institut e Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, FACS Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Ahmed M.S. Soliman, MD Temple University Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Temple Head and Neck Institut e Kevin Stavrides, MD Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Paul B. Swanson, MD ENT and Allergy Specialists Scott Walen, MD Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Christina M. Yver, MD, MBA University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committees ​ Allergy & Rhinology Chair: Nithin Adappa, MD Awards Chair: Robert Sataloff, MD ​ Bylaws Chair: Philip Pellitteri, DO ​ Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Chair: Scott Walen, MD,; Christina M. Yver, MD, MBA ​ Head and Neck Surgery Chair: Neerav Goyal, MD ​ Legislative Chair: Richard Ferraro, MD ​ Membership Chair: Pamela Roehm, MD, PhD ​ Nominating Chair: Johnathan McGinn, MD ​ Ototology Chair/term 2022-2024: Andrew McCall, MD Chair/term 2024-2026: Pamela Roehm, MD, PhD ​ Patient Safety Chair/ 2023: Neerav Goyal, MD ​ Pediatrics Chair/ 2022-2024: Jeffrey Simons, MD ​ Scientific Program 2024 Co-Chair: Sandra Stinnett, MD; Co-Chair: Robert Brody, MD ​ Sleep Medicine Chair Maurits Boon, MD ​ Voice, Speech, Swallowing Co-Chair: Robert T. Sataloff, MD; Co-Chair: Ahmed Soliman, MD ​

  • Member Benefits | PAO-HNS

    Member Benefits The following are the benefits you will receive as a member of PAO-HNS: ​ Soundings Newsletter Members receive hard copies of Soundings, the PAO-HNS member newsletter. ​ Legislative Representation Representation in the state legislature via our own lobbyist. ​ Direct Input with Medicare Representation on the Novitas Solutions Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC), which has input into local Medicare reimbursement policy. ​ Specialty Events Listings Members may post their specialty events at no cost. ​ Priority Review for ENT Journals Priority review for possible publication in ENT Journal, the official journal of the PAO-HNS. ​ National Representation Representation on the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck and Neck Surgery's Board of Governors. ​ Discounted Registration for Annual Science Meeting Discounted registration to our annual Scientific Meeting featuring CME-approved educational seminars focused on current otolaryngology topics and family-oriented social functions.

  • Annual Awards | PAO-HNS

    Annual Awards This award honors a member otolaryngologist who has done extraordinary work for the Academy or who has made an extraordinary contribution to his/her specialty. In 2012, the award was named to honor the memory of Helen Krause, MD, FACS, FACO-HNS, FAAOA. Dr. Krause was a pioneer in the specialty who served the Academy in many capacities during her 46 years of membership. She was the consummate example of a strong, female physician leader and the PAO-HNS commemorates her legacy by dedicating this award in her name. Recipients 1961 James E. Landis, MD, Reading 1964 Matthew S. Ersner, MD, Philadelphia 1973 Daniel S. DeStio, MD, Pittsburgh 1975 John T. Dickinson, MD, Pittsburgh 1977 David Myers, MD, Philadelphia 1979 James M. Cole, MD, Danville 1980 Silvio H. DeBlasio, MD, Pittsburgh 1983 Bernard J. Ronis, MD, Philadelphia 1985 Eugene G. Rex, MD, Philadelphia 1986 Donald B. Kamerer, MD, Pittsburgh 1988 Stewart R. Rood, PhD, Pittsburgh 1990 G. William Jaquiss, MD, Pittsburgh 1991 Clyde B. Lamp, Jr., MD, Pittsburgh 1992 Donald P. Vrabec, MD, Danville 1993 Helen F. Krause, MD, Pittsburgh 1994 George H. Conner, MD, Hershey 1994 Louis D. Lowry, MD, Philadelphia 1995 Thomas L. Kennedy, MD, Danville 1996 Alfred K. Walter, Reading 1997 Webb Hersperger, MD, Carlisle ​1998 John Milliron, Harrisburg ​ 1999 James B. Snow, Jr., MD, Easton, MD 2003 Phillip K. Pellitteri, DO, FACS, Danville 2004 Karen A. Rizzo, MD, FACS, Lancaster 2005 Barry E. Hirsch, MD, Pittsburgh 2006 Edmund A. Pribitkin, MD, Philadelphia 2007 Scott M. Gayner, MD, Mechanicsburg 2008 Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS, Philadelphia 2009 Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, FACS, Pittsburgh 2012 Eugene N. Myers, MD, FACS, Pittsburgh 2013 David W. Kennedy, MD, Philadelphia 2014 Jason G. Newman, MD, FACS, Philadelphia 2015 Berrylin J. Ferguson, MD, FAAOA, FACS, PIttsburgh 2016 David Goldenberg, MD, FACS, Hershey 2017 Jeffrey Simons, MD, FACS, FAAP, Pittsburgh 2018 Jonas T. Johnson, MD 2019 James C. Denneny, III, MD, Alexandria, VA 2020 ​Bert W. O'Malley, Jr., MD ​2021 Johnathan D. McGinn, MD, Hershey 2022 David M. Cognetti, MD, FACS, Philadelphia 2023 Ahmed M.S. Soliman, MD Presented to a non-physician who has done unusual work for the deaf, hearing deaf, hearing, voice, or speech impaired. Recipients ​1991 James C. Roddey, Pittsburgh 1993 David P. Augustine, RN, Clinician I, Mt. Carmel 1994 Carol Finkle, M Ed, MA, Philadelphia 1995 Rachel D. Dubin, Baltimore 1996 Patricia Exley Ambler & Ann Friedlander, Wynnewood 1997 Christina Seaborg, MA, Wilkes-Barre 1998 Pamela Dickinson, MS, CCC-A, Pittsburgh 1999 Virginia Ehr, North Myrtle Beach, SC2001 Mark Y. Harlor, M Ed, Danville 2002 Laura R. Sabol, M. Ed, CCC/SLP, Lancaster 2003 Hearing Center of Children’s Hosp of Pitts Community Advisory Board ​2005 Kathleen J. Gilmartin, Au.D., University of Pittsburgh Ear & Eye Inst. 2006 Catherine V. Palmer, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 2007 George Nofer, JD, Philadelphia, PA 2008 Roberta Aungst, MS, CCC-A 2009 Deborrah Johnston, Au.D., DePaul School for Hearing and Speech 2010 John Nicotra 2012 Donald E. Rhoten, M.Ed., M.S., Pittsburgh 2014 Anne Gaspich, Harrisburg 2016 Mary Hawkshaw, RN, BSN, CORLN, Drexel University College of Medicine ​ 2017 Katherine T. Verdolini Abbott, PhD, M.Div ​2018 Margaret McCall Baroody, MM 2019 Linda M. Carroll, PhD 2020 Ruth G. Auld, EdD 2021 Tamara L. Wasserman-Wincko, M.S. 2022 Paula B. Marcinkevich, AuD, CCC-A 2023 Adeline R. Schultz, M.Ed. Presented to a lay person in Pennsylvania (frequently a legislator) who has rendered outstanding service to community in support of quality health care. Recipients ​1991 State Senator J. Doyle Corman, Bellefonte 1992 State Representative Edwin G. Johnson, Hollidaysburg 1993 State Representative Elaine F. Farmer, McCandless 1994 U. S. Senator Arlen Specter 1995 State Representative Matthew J. Ryan, Delaware County 1996 Hon. Merle Phillips, Sunbury 1997 Gov. Thomas Ridge, Harrisburg 1998 Hon. J. Scot Chadwick, Harrisburg 1999 None Presented 2000 None Presented 2001 Hon. Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr., Harrisburg 2002 Hon. Curt Schroder, Harrisburg 2003 Hon. Jane C. Orie, Pittsburgh ​2004 Hon. Rick Santorum ​2005 Hon. Jake Corman 2006 Hon. Charles D. Lemmond 2007 Hon. Jim Gerlach 2008 Hon. Mike Turzai, Allegheny County 2009 Hon. P. Michael Sturla, Lancaster County 2010 Hon. Susan Helm, Dauphin County 2012 Hon. Ronald S. Marsico, Dauphin County 2013 Hon. Joseph B. Scarnati, III 2014 Hon. Jay Costa, Pittsburgh 2015 Hon. Mark Mustio 2017 Madame Justice Sandra Schultz Newman ​2018 Hon. Harry Readshaw 2019 Hon. Bryan D. Cutler, JD, BS RTR, Lancaster County 2020 Hon. David S. Hickernell 2021 Hon. Kerry A. Benninghoff 2022 Hon. Marty Flynn 2023 Hon. Ryan P. Aument The Ellie Goldenberg Award is presented in loving memory of Ellie Goldenberg (z"l), by her parents Drs. Renee and David Goldenberg’s . In establishing this award, the Goldenberg Family wants Ellie’s legacy of hard work, dedication, and kindness to be commemorated and perpetuated for generations. Recipients ​2023 Kasra Ziai , MD and Nicole Molin, MD

  • Contacts | PAO-HNS

    Contact PAO-HNS General Inquiries ​ info@otopa.org 1-833-770-1544 ​ PAO-HNS Staff ​ Executive Director Annmarie Whalen Phone: 717-909-2662 Email:​ awhalen@pamedsoc.org Meeting Manager (Meeting Planning and Operations, Sponsors and Exhibitors) Jessica Winger Phone: 717-909-2693 Email: jwinger@pamedsoc.org Meeting Manager (Speakers and CME) Janelle Witters Phone: 717-909-2636 ​ Email: jwitters@pamedsoc.org Contact Us

  • Privacy Policy | PAO-HNS

    Privacy Policy PRIVACY POLICY/YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (“Owner” or “us” or “we” or “our”) owns and operates the www.otopa.org site (“Site”). Owner is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit and interact with the Site. As such, Owner’s privacy practices are explained in this Privacy Policy (“Policy”). This Policy contains details about how Owner collects and uses information from you when you use the Site. This Policy covers only the Site. Other Owner sites and other online locations may have their own privacy policies, and you should consult those accordingly. ​ This Policy is effective as of: November 13, 2015. Policy Changes Owner may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes to this Policy will be posted below for a period of thirty (30) days and will be effective when posted. The changes will also be immediately incorporated into this Policy. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are made to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If any of the changes are unacceptable to you, you should cease using the Site. ​ If any changes to this Policy affect how Owner treats or handles personally identifiable information already provided by you to Owner, Owner will notify you by email (if Owner has a valid email address to use) and give you thirty (30) days to opt out of the changes as they pertain to your information. ​ Collection and Use of Information ​ You can generally visit the Site without revealing any personally identifiable information about yourself. Personally identifiable information (“PII”) is generally defined as information that may be able to identify you such as, but not limited to, name, address, telephone number, email address, birthday, credit card number, photograph, age, etc. There are areas on the Site where you may be asked to provide Owner with PII. 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  • Nose, Sinus & Allergy | PAO-HNS

    Nose, Sinus, and Allergy In This Section: Allergic Rhinitis Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) Deviated Nasal Septum Allergic Rhinitis Authors: Heather N. Ungerer, BA (University of Pennsylvania Hospital), Nithin D. Adappa, MD (University of Pennsylvania Hospital) Overview: Allergic Rhinitis is an inflammatory condition characterized by hypersensitive and overreactive immune system responses to allergens (otherwise harmless substances that do not cause symptoms for other individuals). Common allergens include pollen, airborne mold spores, animal dander, cockroach particles and dust mites. In patients with allergic rhinitis, the immune system responds to allergens by releasing histamine, a chemical that causes a variety of symptoms in the nose, throat, eyes, ears, and skin.[1] Allergic rhinitis can be either seasonal or perennial (year-around). Patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis will notice flare-ups in symptoms around the changing of the seasons or during certain times of the year. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that impacts over 24 million people in the United States and between 10-30% of the worldwide population[2] [3] . A common variant of allergic rhinitis is nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES). NARES is a condition of unknown cause but presents with symptoms similar to that of allergic rhinitis. The primary difference between allergic rhinitis and NARES is that patients with NARES will test negative to allergens in skin tests or blood tests. Additionally, a key component of NARES is the presence of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in nasal secretions. While the cause remains unknown, treatment for NARES generally consists of steroid nasal sprays which can be combined with antihistamines. Symptoms: Patients with Allergic rhinitis may experience a combination of any of the following symptoms: Rhinorrhea (runny nose) or nasal obstruction Itchy or watery eyes Itchy skin or mouth Sneezing Sore or irritated throat accompanied by a cough Fatigue Headaches What to expect at your office visit: Your office visit will begin with your allergist or otolaryngologist asking you detailed questions about the onset and nature of your symptoms in addition to questions about your lifestyle in order to identify the cause of your symptoms. Important considerations include your work conditions, home conditions, exposure to household pets, geographical factors, and family medical history. A clinical diagnosis can be made based on the characteristics of the symptoms, however, in most cases your physician will recommend allergy testing in order to determine specific allergies and the severity of each. If you are experiencing severe nasal symptoms, your physician may also perform a nasal endoscopy during which a nasal endoscope, a long, thin device with a camera and light at the end, is used to access and view your sinuses. Treatment: Treatment of allergic rhinitis depends on symptoms and severity. Luckily, there are a variety of options available. Lifestyle changes (replacing carpet, air filters, using humidifiers, protective bedding) Patients benefit from small lifestyle changes that reduce their exposure to certain allergens. Airborne particulate matter can be controlled by regularly replacing air filters or using a stand-alone air filter. Dusting hardwood surfaces, vacuuming carpeted floors, and using protective bedding to control exposure to dust mites has also proved beneficial to patients with specific dust mite allergies. Antihistamines Antihistamines act by limiting the amount of histamine produced by the immune system when exposed to an irritating allergen. This mediates the body’s response to the allergen. Many over the counter options are available as either oral tablets, nasal sprays, or eye drops. Some common antihistamines include Loratadine, Ceterizine, and Fexofenadine. Please consult your doctor before beginning a new medication. Decongestants Decongestants are often confused with antihistamines. While antihistamines can help with itching and sneezing, decongestants target the inflammation inside your nose that makes you feel congested or experience sinus pressure. Decongestants are readily available over the counter but can also be prescribed in more severe cases. Decongestants should only be used for a few days at a time, otherwise side effects may occur and result in a worsening of symptoms. Immunotherapy (allergy shots) Immunotherapy, or allergy shots, is an effective way to manage allergic rhinitis that has otherwise failed to respond to medication. Immunotherapy is a long-term treatment option that can last anywhere from 3-5 years. Patients undergoing immunotherapy are incrementally exposed to the allergen(s) that cause their symptomatic response, thereby actually training the immune system to become less sensitive to the allergen. Initially, shots are administered once or twice weekly until a maintenance dose is reached. Once patients are in the maintenance phase, allergy shots are administered every two to four weeks. ​ [1] https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/allergies/rhinitis [2] http://www.aafa.org/allergy-facts/ [3] https://www.healthline.com/health/allergic-rhinitis Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) Authors: Heather N. Ungerer, BA (University of Pennsylvania Hospital), Nithin D. Adappa, MD (University of Pennsylvania Hospital) Overview: Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD), formerly known as Samter’s Triad, is a chronic inflammatory condition and a difficult to treat variant of asthma, known for its triad of symptoms: nasal polyps, asthma, and hypersensitivity or allergy to non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including Aspirin. Patients with AERD experience acute reactions that mimic an asthma attack when exposed to NSAIDs. AERD is an acquired condition with no known cause and generally presents around age 30-40. Symptoms: Patients with AERD will find themselves suffering from all of the following symptoms: Sensitivity to non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including Aspirin Nasal Polyps Asthma These symptoms can present in any order and are often accompanied by chronic rhinosinusitis and anosmia (loss of the sense of smell). What to expect at your office visit: Your office visit will begin with your physician asking you questions about the onset and nature of your symptoms in order to gain an understanding of the duration and severity. In cases where a patient has a known history of NSAID sensitivity, asthma and nasal polyps, a diagnosis can be made with minimal further testing. Your doctor will use a nasal endoscope, which is a long, thin device with a camera and light at the end, to access and view your sinuses to determine the presence of nasal polyps. You may also be asked to obtain a CT of your sinuses which will allow your physician to visualize areas unable to be accessed with the endoscope. If NSAID sensitivity is unknown, your physician may also recommend an aspirin challenge during which you will be exposed to a small amount of aspirin to see if you have a respiratory response in a carefully monitored medical setting. Treatment: Treatment of AERD is a multifaceted process that almost always involves surgical intervention, aspirin desensitization and long-term aspirin therapy. Once a positive diagnosis of AERD has been made your physician will discuss sinus surgery in order to remove nasal polyps. You can expect approximately four to six weeks after surgery to undergo aspirin desensitization. Aspirin desensitization is a procedure in a closely monitored clinical setting where you are incrementally exposed to a higher dose of aspirin until you are able to tolerate the dosage with no adverse systemic reactions. After this, your physician will place you on a daily aspirin regimen. Over time, the dosage will be lowered until you are on a maintenance dose daily. AERD is one of the most difficult forms of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis to manage. Data supports this multidisciplinary approach as patients who are not correctly treated have multiple surgeries and continue to be symptomatic. Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) Authors: Heather N. Ungerer, BA (University of Pennsylvania Hospital), Nithin D. Adappa, MD (University of Pennsylvania Hospital) Overview: Sinuses are small, air filled cavities between the bones of the head and face. Healthy sinuses are lined with soft tissue called mucosa and a thin layer of mucus. This thin layer of mucus lubricates your nose and acts to drain out allergens and bacteria down the back of your throat. Chronic Rhinosinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed for a period of twelve weeks or longer. This inflammation disrupts the normal drainage of mucus, causing it to accumulate within the sinuses. The causes of CRS are multifaceted and are most commonly a result of the body’s natural inflammatory response to allergens and other airborne particulates. Chronic rhinosinusitis can also be due in part to chronic infections which lead patients to become chronically inflamed and swollen. The physical structure of the sinuses, including a deviated nasal septum and/or nasal polyps, respiratory disorders such as cystic fibrosis, autoimmune disorders and immunosuppressant drugs are also related to chronic rhinosinusitis. Symptoms: Patients with CRS will find themselves suffering from two or more of the four following symptoms: Facial pain or pressure or headaches around and above the eyes Thick, discolored drainage running from the nose or down the throat Congestion and nasal obstruction and difficulty breathing through the nose Loss of sense of smell What to expect at your office visit: Your office visit will begin with your physician asking you questions about the onset and nature of your symptoms in order to gain an understanding of the duration, severity and potential causes of your condition. In order to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition your doctor will use a nasal endoscope, which is a long, thin device with a camera and light at the end, to access and view your sinuses. You may be asked to obtain a CT of your sinuses which will allow your physician to visualize areas unable to be accessed with the endoscope. Your physician may also take a culture of your sinuses to determine if a bacteria is present. Treatment: If you are actively infected at the time of your visit you can expect to be prescribed a course of antibiotics and/or a steroid taper. Additional therapies may include routine sinus rinses. This can be done with an OTC nasal irrigation squeeze bottle and either a plain saline solution or with steroids and/or antibiotics that can be added to the saline. In some cases, nasal sprays will also be prescribed. Patients with severe allergy induced inflammation can expect to be directed to their local allergist for evaluation and potential immunotherapy/allergy shots. For patients with a history of long-term sinus disease, lasting over 3 months, who have exhausted all medical management, surgery is an option. Sinus surgery is also commonly known as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery or FESS. Patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery can expect their surgeon to open up their sinuses by removing small bony partitions and all purulent drainage. If you have a deviated nasal septum, your surgeon will also perform a septoplasty to straighten the septum. In the case of nasal polyps, your surgeon will also remove these during surgery. In general, the vast majority of patients do well with surgery but must continue long-term with nasal rinses and allergy management (if necessary). References: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chronic-rhinosinusitis-beyond-the-basics http://www.entnorthtexas.com/Documents/Sinus%20Surgery%20Description.pdf https://www.americansinus.com/where-does-sinus-drainage-go/ Deviated Nasal Septum Authors: Heather N. Ungerer, BA (University of Pennsylvania Hospital), Nithin D. Adappa, MD (University of Pennsylvania Hospital) Overview: A nasal septum is the piece of cartilage and bone that separates the two sides of the nasal cavity. A deviated septum is a common condition that occurs when the septum is bent, or deviated, causing one side of the nasal cavity to be narrower than the other. While patients with severe deviations can present with a variety of symptoms, most patients with a deviated septum are asymptomatic and unaware that they have a deviation. A patient with a severely deviated septum often has difficulty breathing through one side of their nose and may notice an unusual amount of nasal obstruction from one or both sides of the nose. A deviated nasal septum can be present at birth or can result from trauma to the face and nose leading to misalignment of the septum. It is important to note that a deviated septum is often not visible from the outside of the nose and does not necessarily change the apparent structure of the nose itself. Symptoms: The most common symptom of a deviated nasal septum is nasal obstruction which leads to difficulty breathing and the feeling of congestion, predominately from one side of the nose. Other symptoms include: Nosebleeds Snoring or loud breathing during sleep Headaches or facial pain Frequent or seemingly constant sinus infections What to expect at your office visit: Your office visit will begin with your physician asking you questions about the onset and nature of your symptoms. In order to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition your doctor will use a nasal endoscope, which is a long, thin device with a camera and light at the end, to access and view your septum and your sinuses. You may also be asked to obtain a CT of your sinuses which will allow your physician to more clearly visualize the severity of your septal deviation. Treatment: Currently, the only treatment for a deviated nasal septum is a surgical procedure called a septoplasty. During a septoplasty, your surgeon will straighten your septum by removing parts of the septum, repositioning them and then reinserting them. The pieces are then held in place by dissolvable stiches. Patients can generally expect 1-2 follow up visits with their surgeon to make sure that the septum has healed properly and in the correct position. Rather than surgery, patients can also attempt to manage symptoms caused by their deviated septum. Initial treatment consists of nasal steroid sprays. While nasal steroid sprays will not help the deviated septum, they act to shrink the inferior turbinates which will allow more airflow through your nasal cavities decreasing the amount of nasal obstruction. If this is not successful, surgery is the next option.

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