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RESIDENCY PROGRAM
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 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Patient Services and Appointments To arrange an appointment please call (318) 675-6262. We offer specialty medical and surgical care of diseases and disorders of the head and neck. This includes the following areas: Pediatric Otolaryngology: diseases in children with special ENT problems including birth defects in the head and neck and developmental delays. Examples: ear infection (otitis media), tonsil and adenoid infection, airway problems, Down’s syndrome, asthma and allergy/sinus disease. Head and Neck: cancerous and non-cancerous tumors in the head and neck, including the thyroid and parathyroid. Examples: lump in the neck or thyroid, cancer of the voice box. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive surgical treatment of abnormalities of the face and neck. Examples: deviated septum, rhinoplasty (nose), face lift, cleft palate, drooping eyelids, microdermabrasion. Rhinology: disorders of the nose and sinuses. Examples: sinus disorder, nose bleed, stuffy nose, loss of smell. Laryngology: disorders of the throat, including voice and swallowing problems. Examples: sore throat, hoarseness, swallowing disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Allergy: treatment by medication, immunotherapy (allergy shots) and/or avoidance of pollen, dust, mold, food, and other sensitivities that affect the ear, nose, and throat. Examples: hay fever, seasonal and perennial rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, laryngitis, sore throat, otitis media, dizziness.Otology/Neurotology: diseases of the ear, including trauma (injury), cancer, and nerve pathway disorders, which affect hearing and balance. Examples: ear infection; swimmer's ear; hearing loss; ear, face, or neck pain; dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus). |