Doctor Column

“ACHOO!” — Allergic Rhinitis? 2 Guidelines to help You Through the ‘Worst ever’ hay fever season May 18, 2015 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Allergic Rhinitis (AR) has been called Rose Fever, Spring Fever, Summer Cold, and Hay Fever. But, it does not cause a fever. It is not the common cold and it’s not limited to one season… Loss of Hearing in Adults April 8, 2015 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Hearing loss is the third most common chronic problem in the USA. Millions of Americans have hearing loss and many of them turn the TV up and still “can’t get a grip on the words.” Nosebleed (Epistaxis in Children) March 23, 2015 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Nosebleeds (“epistaxis”) have been a bloody nuisance from the time of Hippocrates to the present. It’s a common problem that can occur at any time, in any place and in any season. An Update on New Blood Pressure Targets March 23, 2015 Christian Perzanowski, MD, FACC, FHRS For years physicians have struggled to identify the optimal blood pressure for a given patient population. The group of experts collectively known as the JNC (Joint National Commission) has been historically tasked to address the use of antihypertensive agents. Tinnitus: more than Ringing in the ears March 16, 2015 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Tinnitus (TINN-ih-tus) is the sound you hear in your ears that comes from your own body. It is not the telephone ringing — It’s your ears ringing — It’s your own body making noise. Winter is Coming November 15, 2014 Natalie W. Geary, MD Winter months tend to bring on more illness for your children, but in fact just being at school or daycare can significantly impact on your child’s overall health risk, especially when they are first starting out. Hidden earaches — The Ten “T’s” of Referred ear pain November 13, 2014 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Pain (otalgia) is a symptom that makes patients rush to doctors to seek medical help. Primary ear pain due to infections of the outer or middle ear is common and readily diagnosed upon examination by your doctor. A solution to the Health Care Specialty shortage Teleotolaryngology: Otolaryngologists & Telemedicine November 12, 2014 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Unless changes are made to improve the delivery of health care in the United states, there may be a work force shortage of45,000 PCPs and 46,100 Surgeons and Medical Specialists in the year 2020. Ear, nose & throat specialists — Otolaryngologists: Who Are They? November 12, 2014 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis annually, 10% have loss of hearing in the United States (1) and a significant number of ER (Emergency room) visits and doctor office visits are due to problems involving the ear, nose and throat or related structures in the head and neck.