American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the largest of the world's many professional associations for medical
Quick Facts Formation, Headquarters ...
Formation | 1896 |
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Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia |
Membership | 12,000+ |
Chair | Kathleen L. Yaremchuk |
Website | https://www.entnet.org |
Formerly called | Western Ophthalmological, Otological, Laryngological and Rhinological Association; Western Ophthalmologic and Oto-Laryngologic Association; American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology |
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specialists, with nearly 12,000 specialists in the area of otolaryngology (otorhinolaryngology) - caring for the ears, nose, and throat and surgery of the head and neck.[1] The medical disorders treated by these physicians are among the most common that afflict all Americans, young and old. They include chronic ear infection, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, hearing loss, allergies and hay fever, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and head and neck cancer.