Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Otolaryngology (ENT)

 

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

 

Adenoiditis
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
Hearing Loss & Impairment
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


Practice Locations
81 Hillcrest Drive
Suite 2300
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
81 Hillcrest Drive
Suite 2300
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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