MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast

Ear Infection: Prevention and Treatment in Children's Earaches

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 -216:-225:-242 EST

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.

MUSC’s Hearing Research Program

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 -214:-245:-219 EST

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.

Sensorineural and Conductive hearing loss: Causes and Treatments

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 -214:-238:-231 EST

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.

Rhinoplasty: Overview of the “Nose Job” Procedure

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 -215:-210:-243 EST

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.

Salivary Gland Obstruction: Progress in Clinical Treatment

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 26 May 2009 -215:-245:-237 EST

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.

Mandibular Distraction: An Overview

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 -211:-252:-234 EST

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.

Surgical Repair of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 -211:-218:-224 EST

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.

Cleft Lip and Palate: An Overview

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 -210:-259:-243 EST

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.

Hearing Loss: Newborn Screening

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 14 May 2008 -29:-232:-215 EST

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.

Lymphoma: Cancer in Children

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 14 May 2008 -29:-228:-228 EST

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.

Neck Masses: Causes of Neck Masses in Children

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 14 May 2008 -29:-224:-258 EST

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.

Chronic Draining Ear: A Significant Condition

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 -29:-238:-224 EST

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.

Ear Wax and Cerumen Impaction

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 -29:-235:-233 EST

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.

Dizziness: Surgical Treatment

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 -29:-231:-258 EST

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.

Head and Neck Cancer: Yul Brenner Screening Day

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 -29:-224:-215 EST

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.

Head and Neck Cancer: Link with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 -29:-220:-230 EST

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.

Hearing Loss: Hearing Aid Technology

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 -210:-232:-224 EST

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.

Dizziness: A Common Problem

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 -210:-228:-215 EST

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.

Facial Paralysis: Bell's Palsy

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 -211:-220:-227 EST

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.

Hearing Loss: Meniere’s Disease

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 -211:-216:-258 EST

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.