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Ear Infection: Prevention and Treatment in Children's EarachesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Christopher Discolo, a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist at the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the usual signs of an earache in a child and offers advice for treatment. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - September 29, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

MUSC’s Hearing Research ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MUSCS Hearing Research Program is a longitudinal study and over 20 years old. Dr. Judy Dubno talks about the research studies in this program include programs measuring changes in hearing function as people get older, hearing aids, and studying the human auditory system through brain imaging. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - September 3, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sensorineural and Conductive hearing loss: Causes and TreatmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As our population ages hearing loss has become the third most common chronic health condition facing seniors. This podcast reviews sensorineural and conductive forms of hearing loss, what causes these forms of hearing loss and treatment. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - September 3, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Rhinoplasty: Overview of the “Nose Job” ProcedureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Krishna Patel provides information on the rhinoplasty, or “nose job,” procedure. She discusses various reasons patients undergo surgery on the nose and comments on the appropriate age for a child to have rhinoplasty performed. Dr. Patel concludes this podcast by discussing recovery time associated with nose surgery. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - July 16, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Salivary Gland Obstruction: Progress in Clinical TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this podcast, Dr. Marion Boyd Gillespie discusses clinical progress in the treatment of salivary gland obstruction. He provides an overview of various causes of salivary gland blockage and describes common associated symptoms. Dr. Gillespie notes the limited number of centers in the United States able to offer advanced treatment options. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 26, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Mandibular Distraction: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Christopher Discolo, assistant professor of Ear, Nose, and Throat at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses a procedure known as mandibular distraction. He explains how this procedure is used to correct eating and breathing issues in very young children who are born with a small jaw. He compares the benefits of this procedure to others used to bypass the problem, whereas mandibular distraction more directly addresses the issue. Dr. Discolo describes the typical post-operative care needs which will be the responsibility of the parent after the child leaves the hospital. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - February 4, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Surgical Repair of Cleft Lip and Cleft PalateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Christopher Discolo, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, provides an overview of the process for surgically correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. He discusses what an expecting parent who is aware of this condition prior to birth should expect and be prepared for, and outlines the typical timeline for surgical repair. Dr. Discolo also explains the different procedures and recovery experiences associated with correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. He concludes this podcast by emphasizing the high probability of a good result from these procedures. (Source...
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - January 15, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cleft Lip and Palate: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Christopher Discolo, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the congenital defects knows as cleft lip and cleft palate. He explains what exactly these conditions are, and provides some examples of common contributing factors. Dr. Discolo also explains the role genetics can play in the risk of a child being born with a cleft lip or palate. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - January 14, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Newborn ScreeningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. David White, a specialist in pediatric otolaryngology, talks about newborn hearing screening tests. He indicates steps taken for children that fail the initial newborn hearing screening, laying out the full diagnostic workup. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. White also explains the course of care in the case of permanent, irreversible hearing loss. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 14, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Lymphoma: Cancer in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. David White discusses lymphoma in children, describing the presenting symptoms of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck region. He distinguishes between two types of lymphoma – Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 14, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Neck Masses: Causes of Neck Masses in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. David White, a specialist in pediatric otolaryngology, talks about neck masses in children. He goes over causes, symptoms, and treatment methods for a variety of neck mass sources. Dr. White indicates the need to treat even benign cysts, as they are still capable of causing medical problems. In this otolaryngology podcast, he mentions that some radiological imaging is utilized in diagnosing the source of a neck mass. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 14, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Chronic Draining Ear: A Significant ConditionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about chronic draining ear, explaining common causes of this condition. He goes over the evaluation process for a patient presenting with chronic draining ears. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer touches on the phenomenon of spinal fluid leaking into the middle ear, which he identifies as a very significant and potentially serious medical issue that requires surgery and may lead to meningitis. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 25, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Ear Wax and Cerumen ImpactionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist Dr. Ted Meyer discusses excess wax buildup in the ears, emphasizing that some wax in the ears is normal. He discusses treatment of cerumen impaction due to excess ear wax and also mentions simple, at-home remedies for patients prone to waxy buildup. Dr. Meyer notes that q-tips should not be used for ear cleaning and explains that in the vast majority of people, the ears are designed to clean themselves. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 25, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Dizziness: Surgical TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about some of the causes of dizziness for which surgical treatment is an option. He focuses on vertigo due to Meniere’s disease, providing an overview of various techniques and associated surgical outcomes. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer explains that most other causes of dizziness do not require surgery, but he does point out certain exceptions. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 25, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Head and Neck Cancer: Yul Brenner Screening DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this otolaryngology podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Marion Boyd Gillespie talks about Yul Brenner Screening Day for head and neck cancers. He explains the types of cancers being screened for and indicates warning signs clinicians focus on during screening. Dr. Gillespie concludes by providing information on how to locate screening sites nationwide. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 16, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Head and Neck Cancer: Link with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Marion Boyd Gillespie, a specialist in otolaryngology, explains the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancers of the head and neck. He points to risk factors for HPV in the head and neck region and addresses the issue of vaccination of boys from the virus. Dr. Gillespie concludes this otolaryngology podcast by commenting on the severity of head and neck cancer, focusing on the importance of early evaluation of symptoms. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 16, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Hearing Aid TechnologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chair of the Otolaryngology Department at MUSC, Dr. Paul Lambert, talks about hearing aids and technological progress in terms of quality and effectiveness. He addresses the circumstance of hearing loss too profound for improvement by a hearing aid, noting alternative methods of treatment. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Lambert describes the newly developed bone anchored hearing aid, touching on the procedure itself as well as associated costs. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 3, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Dizziness: A Common ProblemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Paul Lambert, chair of the Otolaryngology Department at MUSC, discusses the common problem of dizziness. He explains that various systems of the body may contribute to the general sensation of dizziness and indicates the subjectivity inherent in the term “dizzy.” Dr. Lambert emphasizes that because diagnosing causal factors of dizziness is relatively complicated, a thorough medical history is critical. He concludes this otolaryngology podcast by describing some of the specific inner ear problems leading to dizziness. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 3, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Facial Paralysis: Bell’s PalsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this otolaryngology podcast Dr. Ted Meyer, a specialist in neurotology, provides an overview of facial paralysis. He describes the evaluative process for patients presenting with facial paralysis or weakness. Dr. Meyer focuses on Bell’s Palsy, elaborating on associated symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - March 31, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Meniere’s DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about Meniere’s disease and associated symptoms, which include unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and fullness in the effected ear. He focuses on the fluctuating nature of the disease and discusses potential causal factors. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer goes over treatment methods, including lifestyle changes as well as medical and surgical interventions. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - March 31, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Cochlear ImplantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ted Meyer, an otolaryngologist at MUSC, describes cochlear implants for treating deafness. He indicates characteristics of a good candidate for this procedure, which is performed for both children and adults. Dr. Meyer also talks about the surgery itself, including evaluation, operation, post-operative recovery, and prognosis. To conclude this otolaryngology podcast, he mentions the cost of cochlear implantation. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - March 31, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Causes and Use of Hearing AidsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ted Meyer, an otolaryngologist at MUSC, discusses hearing loss, including deafness. He elaborates on both sensory neural and conductive hearing loss, walking through the evaluative and treatment processes for patients presenting with symptoms of hearing loss. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer also talks about hearing aids, noting common reasons patients resist wearing them. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - March 31, 2008 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Salivary Gland Surgery – Minimizing RadiationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent dry mouth. Dr. Joshua Hornig, an Otolaryngologist, explains how this procedure is performed and the benefits of moving the gland prior to undergoing radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. A clinical trial proving the effects of this surgery has just been completed at MUSC. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 22, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Salivary Gland Surgery Minimizing RadiationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent dry mouth. Dr. Joshua Hornig, an Otolaryngologist, explains how this procedure is performed and the benefits of moving the gland prior to undergoing radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. A clinical trial proving the effects of this surgery has just been completed at MUSC. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 22, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Endoscopic Parathyroid Surgery: An Innovative ProcedureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Joshua Hornig, an Otolaryngologist, explains a new technique, endoscopic parathyroid surgery that is used at MUSC to remove the thyroid or thyroid cancer. This innovative surgery leaves only a half inch incision, as opposed to a 4 inch incision by standard thyroid surgery. Dr. Hornig talks about the instrumentation used, what thyroid conditions are treated and how quickly a patient will recover with almost no visible scarring. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 21, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Parathyroid Glands: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist, Dr. Joshua Hornig, explains the role of the parathyroid glands to control the calcium levels in the body. If the glands arent working properly, Dr. Hornig talks about the procedure to remove the glands and when calcium supplements are used. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 21, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: What is a Nose Job?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reconstructive Rhinoplasty is the technical term for a nose job or restructuring and rebuilding of the nose. Generally the nose is rebuilt for two reasons, for aesthetics or for functional reasons and otolaryngologist, Dr. Judith Skoner, talks about the structure of the nose and how the surgery is performed. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Head and Neck Cancer: What are Contributing Factors?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A large number of head and neck cancers are the result of heavy tobacco usage and alcohol consumption. Dr. Judith Skoner, a head and neck surgeon, explains how smoking and drinking can contribute to the cancers and emphasizes the importance of prevention. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Microvascular Free Flap: An Overview of Reconstructive SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Judith Skoner, a microvascular and reconstructive head & neck surgeon, explains the free flap procedure which involves detaching and reattaching skin and blood vessels from one site of the body to another site. Dr. Skoner gives an example of reconstructing a tongue using part of the tissue from the forearm. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Goiter: What is a Goiter?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Eric Lentsch, Otolaryngologist, defines a goiter in simple terms as an enlarged thyroid gland. Dr. Lentsch explains how a goiter can occur in a gland that is producing too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little hormone (hypothyroidism). (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hyperparathyroidism: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist, Dr. Eric Lentsch, defines what causes hyperparathyroidism, the symptoms, how its diagnosed, who is prone to the disorder and the treatment. 95% of the patients are cured of Hyperparathyroidism from surgery. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Thyroid Gland and Nodules: An OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Eric Lentsch, an ear, nose and throat surgeon, explains in detail the thyroid gland, its function, and the anatomy of the gland. Dr. Lentsch discusses thyroid cancer which often appears as a small growth (nodule) on the thyroid gland and also explains several diagnostic procedures for the cancer. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - August 15, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Noisy Breathing: An Overview of Subglottic Stenosis in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. David White, explains the symptoms of subglottic stenosis, what causes the noisy breathing in children and the various treatments available, including operations to treat the airway. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 27, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Tonsils: An Overview of a Tonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. David White, talks in detail about the surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids, which are often removed to address problems with breathing during sleep. Dr. White walks through the procedure and what the family should expect and possible complications from a tonsillectomy. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 26, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Ear Infections: Overview of Earaches and Ear TubesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. David White, a pediatric Otolaryngologist, talks about recurrent earaches in children, the importance of seeing a doctor in certain situations, and when the use of antibiotics is encouraged. Dr. White also goes into detail about the placement of ear tubes, the risks associated with the tubes and how long they typically last. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 26, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sleep Disorders: Minimally-invasive Procedures to Stop SnoringEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the United States, 40% of the male population and 20% of the female population snore on a nightly basis. Dr. M. Boyd Gillespie talks about the diagnostic procedures and treatments that are available to alleviate snoring and can be performed at the doctors office without surgery. Two primary treatments are the Pillar procedure and radio frequency treatment. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 7, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sleep Disorders: Treatment and Factors of Snoring and Sleep ApneaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Dr. M. Boyd Gillespie, talks about the various treatments and devices available for chronic snorers and people with mild to severe sleep apnea, such as the use of a CPAP breathing mask or bite guard. Dr. Gillespie also explains how being overweight and other medical conditions can contribute to sleep apnea. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 7, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sleep Disorders: Snoring and Sleep ApneaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. M. Boyd Gillespie, Director of the MUSC Snoring Clinic, gives an overview of snoring and sleep apnea in detail. Dr. Gillespie discusses when an evaluation is necessary, the steps involved in the evaluation process including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and what an overnight sleep study requires. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - June 7, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sinus: Effects of Secondhand SmokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Otolaryngologist, Rodney Schlosser talks about research of secondhand smoke and how exposure alters the immune response in patients and predisposes them to sinusitis. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 17, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sinus: Chronic Sinusitis and SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Rodney Schlosser discusses when surgery is required to treat chronic sinusitis and what the surgery entails. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - May 17, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts