CT ENT EXPANDS PRACTICE TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED TREATMENT FOR SINUS & ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGY SUFFERERS

Norwalk, CT (September 16) – The Connecticut Center for Advanced ENT Care (CT ENT) is proud to announce expanded offerings for allergy testing and treatment for patients suffering from allergens caused by dander, pollen, dust, and mold. CT ENT allergy specialists provide a comprehensive approach to allergy care for patients of all age populations from young children to senior citizens.

“Approximately 50 million* people in the U.S. suffer from allergies each year, a chronic condition that may affect school and work performance and attendance,” says MD and Director of CT ENT Robert Weiss. “We are excited to expand this important area of the practice in order to manage often debilitating symptoms and improve the patient’s overall quality of life.”

Dr. Weiss also offers surgical procedures as an adjunct therapy to allergy treatment since sinus, ear and adenoid surgeries are often indicated in this allergy population. In fact, up to 80 percent** of patients with chronic sinusitis, also experience allergies. Patients who pair these treatments often see more positive outcomes.

“At CT ENT, we have the ability to examine the patient’s nose and throat using hi-definition endoscopes, which is unique from typical allergy care and often why allergists and primary care providers send people to see us,” says Michelle Leonard, Director of Otolaryngic Allergy at CT ENT.

The first step for allergy patients is to determine what is causing the reaction. CT ENT allergy specialists utilize Modified Quantitative Testing (MQT), a comprehensive technique of advanced skin testing. The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) recommended test has a high level of sensitivity to diagnose allergies.

Once the allergies have been diagnosed, CT ENT practitioners work with patients to develop and implement a treatment plan, which may include the use of medication or immunotherapy. Immunotherapy (IT) decreases the body’s reaction to the allergen(s) and is the only treatment method known to cure allergies. Traditional IT usually involves weekly shots or injections of allergy extract performed in the medical office. CT ENT is among a growing number of allergy practices that offer an alternative approach: sublingual IT or SLIT, which delivers the extract in the form of drops under the tongue. Patients can do this at home and avoid the inconvenience of weekly shots in the office.

Immunotherapy has been proven to reduce nasal congestion, runny nose and itchy eyes. It can also decrease the onset and increase the control of asthma in childhood, increase asthma control in adults and decrease the number of sinus infections. Data also shows improvement in patients with Meniere’s Disease and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

For more information visit http://www.ct-ent.com/ or call 203-652-8424 to make an appointment.

About The Connecticut Center For Advanced ENT Care:

CT ENT brings together the best medical professionals and leading-‐edge technologies to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat. CT ENT is lead by board-‐certified doctors and collaborating Nurse Practitioners to offer the highest level of expertise attainable within the medical field. CT ENT’s professional staff also includes audiologists and medical technicians with superior training and experience.

About Dr. Robert Weiss:

Dr. Weiss has practiced in Fairfield County since 1999. He is a board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon and a Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). He has received unique training at Schneider’s Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, NY. He is an affiliate member of the American Institute of Balance (AIB). He is a member of 7 pre-eminent medical associations and societies and is on staff at Norwalk Hospital.

About Michelle Leonard, MSN, FNP-BC

Michelle has been in practice in the Norwalk area since 1998. Her previous experience includes cardiology, family medicine, allergy and asthma, medical oncology, hospice medicine, and geriatric medicine with an emphasis in dementia and palliative care. She has been on staff at Norwalk Hospital since 2008. Michelle is an Affiliate of the America Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the AAOA. She is also active with the APRN Society of CT and a member of 3 other nursing associations and societies. Michelle is currently working on her doctorate at Fairfield University where she is a Clinical Faculty Member.

Sources:

*American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

** American Academy of Otolayrngic Allergy

Press Contact: Rachael Chappa

rchappa@chappacommunications.com

(203)984-5153

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