ENT FAQs
Your Questions About ENT Surgery Answered
Click on the questions below to hear some of the area's leading surgeons answer questions about ENT surgery.
Who is most prone to ear infections?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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What is the typical age of an ear tube surgery patient?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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How old does my child need to be for ear tube surgery?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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When should my child have ear tube surgery?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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When will my child be referred to an ENT for ear tubes?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Will my child need ear tubes in both ears?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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Is ear tube surgery covered by insurance?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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What are tonsils and adenoids?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Are tonsils an important part of the immune system?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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What is the typical age of a tonsillectomy patient?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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When is a tonsillectomy considered for a patient?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Is tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgery covered by insurance?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Do adults have tonsils removed?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Is tonsillitis a cause of ADHD symptoms?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Is snoring normal?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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What is sinusitis?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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How is sinusitis diagnosed?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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How is sinusitis treated?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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When should I see my doctor for my sinusitis symptoms?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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When should I see an ENT specialist for my sinusitis symptoms?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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What should I expect at an appointment for sinusitis?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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When should I have surgery for sinusitis?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Are sinusitis treatments covered by insurance?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Where is ear tube surgery performed?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Will my child be hospitalized after ear tube surgery?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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How long will my child miss school after ear tube surgery?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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How long do ear tubes last?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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How are ear infections treated after ear tube surgery?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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Can my child swim after having ear tube surgery?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Can my child fly after having ear tube surgery?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Where is a tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgery performed?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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What should I expect the day of my child’s tonsillectomy?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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What is recovery like after a tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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What should I expect after my child’s tonsillectomy?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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What can my child eat after a tonsillectomy?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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How long will my child miss school after tonsillectomy surgery?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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How long will an adult miss work after a tonsillectomy surgery?
Dr. Rajanya Petersson | VCU Department of Otolaryngology | (804) 323-0830
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Where is a balloon sinuplasty performed?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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How long will I be off of work after sinusitis surgery?
Dr. Brian A. Fishero | Commonwealth Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists | (804) 525-4231
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Why should I have surgery in an outpatient surgery center?
Dr. Michael Armstrong, Jr | Richmond ENT | (804) 330-5501
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