Real Patient Questions Answered

Head and Neck Surgery Videos: Questions Answered

Pediatric Otolaryngology Questions presented by Nina Shapiro, MD

• How do I know if a 'cold' is more than a cold?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• What do I do if my child snores loudly?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• What is the best way to treat a nosebleed with my child?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I'm worried about choking hazards for my toddler. What are the common things that kids choke on?(Link is external)
• What are ear tubes? And how do they work?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• My child gets a lot of sore throats. Does he need his tonsils out?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• How do I know if my child has sleep apena?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Nasal and Sinus Disease Questions with Marilene Wang, MD

• I have sinus headaches all the time. What can I do about them?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I keep on getting sinus infections. Is there anything I can do to prevent them?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I had surgery for nasal polyps and they came back. Will another surgery get rid of them or do they always come back?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I frequently have a runny nose and post-nasal drip. Is there anything that will help?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I can't smell things very well anymore. What could be wrong?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I can't breathe well through my nose. What could the problem be?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• My nose bleeds a lot and it takes a long time to stop. What can I do?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Questions with Vishad Nabili, MD

• What is microvascular reconstruction?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• How does the flap work?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Does the flap move?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Can everyone get a free flap?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• What is the success rate for the flaps? And what happens if the flap fails?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• How long does microvascular surgery take?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• What is the future of microvascular reconstruction surgery?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Robotic Surgery Questions with Abie Mendelsohn, MD

• What is transoral robotic surgery, or TORS?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I'm from out of state but I'd like to have the transoral robotic surgery at UCLA. How can I avoid making multiple trips?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Is it true that with tonsil cancer I may still need radiation after robotic surgery?(Link is external)
• Are there any other choice besides radiation therapy for vocal cord cancer?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I have sleep apnea but I can't wear the mask. Is surgery my only option to feel better?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Voice, Airway, and Swallowing Disorders Questions with Jennifer Long, MD, PhD

• I've been told that I have subglottic stenosis. What are the treatments?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• How can acid reflux affect my throat?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• I have been diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis. What are my options?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
• Why is my voice hoarse?(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)