Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Center

Overview

Lovelace Medical Group Ear, Nose & Throat and Hearing Center specializes in providing comprehensive ENT care and treatment for hearing loss, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, sleep and swallowing disorders and many more.

ENT specialists

Welcome to Lovelace Medical Group's Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) center, where our dedicated team of otolaryngologists provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related areas. With years of expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care, we offer a wide range of services, from routine evaluations to advanced treatments and surgical interventions. Whether you're seeking ear and sinus treatments or relief from throat discomfort, we are here to provide personalized otolaryngology services tailored to your needs. Trust us to help you breathe easier, hear better, and feel your best.

Please note that you must obtain a physician’s referral to make an appointment at our ENT. Take the first step towards improved ear, nose, and throat health and request information by calling (505) 727-1670.

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ENT conditions we treat

Our ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists) provide comprehensive treatments for a wide range of conditions, including:

Acid reflux
Adenoids
Balance disorders
Breathing difficulty
Deviated septums
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear infections and ear pain
Head and neck cancers
Hearing loss and hearing disorders
Impacted earwax
Meniere’s disease
Nasal infections, pain, and nosebleeds
Neck pain
Oral lesions and cancers
Sinusitis
Skin cancer
Smelling and taste disorders
Snoring and sleep apnea
Sore throat
Sudden hearing loss
Swallowing disorders
Swimmer’s ear
Throat infections and pain
Thyroid problems
Tinnitus
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
Voice and vocal cord disorders

If your ENT condition is not listed above, rest assured that our specialists will determine a treatment plan that suits your unique health needs.

Tinnitus treatment

Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of external noise, affects many with symptoms like ringing, buzzing, or whooshing. Our skilled medical staff and audiologists diagnose and treat tinnitus, addressing causes such as age-related hearing loss, medications, ear conditions, head trauma, and noise damage.

From medication adjustments to sound therapy and hearing aids, find personalized solutions at our comprehensive facility. Embrace relief and regain control of your auditory well-being with Lovelace Medical Group.

Sleep apnea treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in the throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, the airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off. This condition is seen in all age groups, but the frequency increases with age and weight gain.

Possible sleep apnea treatment can include:

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP mask)
Decreasing alcohol consumption
Oral devices
Sleeping adjustments
Surgery
Weight loss

A sleep study may be required to determine if snoring is due to OSA. Visit our Sleep Study Center for more information at lovelace.com/services/sleep-medicine

Snoring solutions in Albuquerque

Adults who suffer from mild or occasional snoring can try these tips and tricks to ease symptoms.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle to develop good muscle tone and lose weight
Avoid sleeping aids and antihistamines before bed
Elevate the head of your bed four inches
Establish regular sleeping patterns
Limit alcohol at least four hours before bed and heavy meals at least three hours
Sleep on your side rather than your back

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (505) 727-1670.

Sinus and allergy care

Allergens, including pollen and pet dander, impact your airways, sinuses, nasal passages, skin, and digestive system, triggering reactions from mild to severe. Our allergy clinic specializes in:

Asthma care
Chronic cough management
Recurrent bronchitis solutions
Seasonal allergy treatments
Sinus care

Our allergy treatments include:

Allergy shots (immunotherapy): Boost tolerance to allergens, ideal for severe or persistent allergies to reduce sensitivity.

Allergy drop treatment (sublingual immunotherapy): Gradually enhance allergen tolerance for lasting relief.

Trust our expertise for comprehensive allergy treatments you can depend on. Call now to schedule an appointment.

Ear & Hearing

Dizziness

Lightheaded

Lightheadedness is a feeling that you are about to faint or "pass out." Although you may feel dizzy, you do not feel as though you or your surroundings are moving. Lightheadedness can occur from standing up too quickly, heat exposure, dehydration, extreme physical exertion, or medication side effects

Vertigo

Vertigo is the sensation of self-movement or the movement of your surroundings – a spinning sensation. Vertigo . is commonly caused by a problem with the way balance works in the inner ear, although it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where certain head movements trigger vertigo.

Hearing Aids

Over 22 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss. Hearing instruments can help restore your quality of life. While hearing instruments differ in design and availability of features the otolaryngologists at Lovelace Medical Group Ear, Nose & Throat are committed to finding the right hearing instrument to fit your lifestyle and needs.

Do hearing aids make a difference? Read what one patient discovered.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head in when no external sound is present. It is often described as head noise such as: ringing, whooshing, roaring, a steam engine, crickets, buzzing or hissing. There are many more auditory and nonauditory reasons for tinnitus, but it is medically proven that tinnitus is somehow the result of the brain’s reaction to impaired hearing.

At Lovelace Medical Group, Ear, Nose & Throat we have both the medical staff and Audiologists who are able to diagnose and treat your tinnitus in the same facility.

Causes

• Age related hearing loss

• Certain medications

• Conditions of the ear

• Head trauma

• Noise damage

Common difficulties that magnify a person's reaction to tinnitus

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Increased stress

• Sleeping problems

Treatments

• Change and/or addition of medications

• Reduce caffeine consumption

• Sound therapy

• Tinnitus habituation therapy

• Wearing Hearing Aids

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 505.727.1670

Snoring

Forty-five percent of normal adults snore occasionally and twenty-five percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight people and usually worsens with age. An evaluation of the nose, mouth, throat, palate, and neck can help determine what the cause of snoring may be.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Possible treatments can include

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP mask)
Decreasing alcohol consumption
Oral devices
Sleeping adjustments
Surgery
Weight loss

A sleep study may be required to determine if snoring is due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Visit our Sleep Study Center for more information at https://lovelace.com/services/sleep-medicine

Light Snoring Self-help

Adults who suffer from mild or occasional snoring can try these tips and tricks to ease symptoms.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle to develop good muscle tone and lose weight
Avoid sleeping aids and antihistamines before bed
Limit alchohol at least four hours before bed and heavy meals at least three hours
Establish regular sleeping patterns
Sleep on your side rather than your back
Elevate the head of your bed four inches

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 505.727.1670

Sinus & Allergies

Allergens are foreign substances that can include pollen, pet dander, and more. They can affect your airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin and digestive system with reactions ranging from mild to severe.

Specialties

Asthma care
Chronic cough
Recurrent bronchitis
Seasonal allergies
Sinuses

Treatment options

Allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, increase tolerance to allergens that provoke allergy symptoms. They usually are recommended for severe or persistent allergies to reduce sensitivity.

Allergy drop treatment, also known as sublingual immunotherapy, slowly builds a tolerance to allergens.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 505.727.1670