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.

Common conditions treated by our Otolaryngologists include:

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

Ear & Hearing

Dizziness

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

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?

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 obesity.

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