Otolaryngology
Ears, Nose, and Throat
Specialized Care For Your Ears, Nose, and Throat
The healthcare specialty known as ENT, or Otolaryngology, focuses on conditions of the ears, nose, and throat. Dr. Brian Affleck treats many different conditions from the neck up, including:
- Chronic ear infections
- Hearing loss
- Tongue-tie
- Thyroid conditions
- Challenges with balance
“I’ve seen lives change in my practice of medicine over the past 32 years. I’ve seen patients live more productive lives, have less pain, be cured from cancer, breathe, sleep and hear better.”
– Dr. Brian Affleck
Essential Info: Inspire Surgery for Sleep Apnea
Millions of Americans struggle with sleep apnea, with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being the most common diagnosis. OSA occurs when your head and neck muscles relax during sleep to the point where airflow is restricted
Sleep apnea can be dangerous. In addition to risks of headaches and drowsiness caused by interrupted sleep, OSA heightens the risk ofdiabetes, stroke, and heart disease. If you haven’t found relief for OSA through treatments like CPAP therapy, Inspire may help.
Inspire is a medical device that’s implanted in your upper chest and neck and controlled by a remote. You’ll turn Inspire on before you go to bed each evening. While you sleep, Inspire monitors your breathing and stimulates your hypoglossal nerve, which controls your tongue’s movements. This will open your airway without disturbing your sleep.
Inspire surgery is available for patients 18+ or 13+ for patients with Down syndrome. Other eligibility requirements include:
- Moderate to severe OSA
- Inability to use a CPAP machine
- Not Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Approval for Surgery after initial airway exam
Dr. Affleck is a board-certified otolaryngologist and is specially trained by Inspire to perform Inspire surgery. If you or a loved one is struggling with OSA, contact our team to see if you’re eligible for this innovative procedure.
Providing Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Patients may seek facial reconstructive surgery for a variety of reasons, like restoration after skin cancer removal. Facial reconstructive surgery may also be very helpful to elderly patients experiencing visibility or other functional issues due to age-related skin changes.
Patients sometimes feel uncomfortable talking about these types of procedures, as they may feel it’s considered “plastic surgery.” But the goal of reconstructive surgery is to restore your natural appearance and the ability to fully enjoy your senses. We’re here to listen to your concerns and form a personalized health plan that meets your needs.