Speakers: Alexandra Espinel, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Habib G. Zalzal, M.D.; Maria T. Peña, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.

CME credit available.

In this session, a panel of ENT faculty will provide practical management tips on the clinical problems of epistaxis, indications for sleep studies, cerumen management, medical management for mild obstructive sleep apnea/sleep disordered breathing and pediatric sinusitis, as well as the evaluation of pediatric neck masses.  Relevant patient information documents and guidance for clinicians will be presented, as well as a discussion of when and how to refer.

Objectives: 

• Optimize strategies for epistaxis management
• Diagnose and manage pediatric sinusitis in an outpatient setting
• Identify, initiate treatment and evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea
• Manage cerumen impactions
• Recognize, evaluation, and indications for referral for neck masses