Punxsutawney Area Hospital
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Otolaryngology is a medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions pertaining to the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.
Our otolaryngologist is dedicated to ensuring optimal patient and family care with advanced and thorough service. Our focus is on providing excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions to improve the health of the community we serve.
Why would you see an otolaryngologist?
There are many reasons why someone might need to see an otolaryngologist. Your primary care physician (PCP) may refer you to an otolaryngologist if you develop certain symptoms, including:
Persistent sore throat Runny nose that doesn’t go away
Chronic cough Chronic sinus pressure or nasal congestion
Dizziness Vertigo
Severe allergies Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Hearing loss Hoarseness or wheezing that doesn’t go away
Frequent ear infections Chronic tonsillitis
A lump on your face or neck Severe snoring
Sleep apnea
Conditions
Airway Stenosis (such as Subglottic Stenosis, Tracheal Stenosis, Laryngotracheal Clefts)
Allergic Rhinitis Chronic Ear Disease Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip
Complex Airway Diseases (choanal atresia, airway tumors, masses)
Down Syndrome Ear Infections (otitis media) or Ear Tubes Facial Paralysis Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Food Allergies
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Masses
Laryngopharygeal Reflux (LPR)
Laryngomalacia Lymphatic Malformations
Nasal Deformities
Nasal Obstruction
Salivary Disease
Sinus Disease
Sleep Apnea
Speech Disorders
Stridor
Thyroid Conditions
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
Tracheomalacia
Vascular Malformations
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