Doctor Column
Middle ear infections: Otitis Media (OM)
December 15, 2014
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Otitis Media (OM) is a serious disease. It is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear -namely- that air filled cavity located behind the eardrum and in front of the inner ear. Several vital structures occupy this middle ear space and one of them is important for our ability to hear and another is the nerve that controls facial movements.
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.
