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Runny Nose and Blocked Sinus Relief

Those with a runny nose or blocked sinuses now have more relief options with the VivAir and RhinAir procedures available in Mount Vernon.

Until now, finding a long-term solution often meant surgery. Now, your physician may be able to offer you lasting relief by performing a non-invasive VivAer treatment to open your nasal airway. Treatment options for chronic rhinitis often meant managing symptoms with medications and sprays. For many patients, these symptoms may be caused by abnormal signals in the nose. RhinAer disrupts these signals and provides lasting relief. In a clinical study, patients treated with RhinAer experienced significant relief from chronic rhinitis symptoms and typically returned to regular activity quickly.

Department of Specialty Care

Otolaryngology(ENT)

Knox Community Hospital offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive otolaryngology (treatment of the Ear, Nose, and Throat). Dr. Suzanne Helming, Dr. Christopher Hetrick, and Britney McCollough, APRN-CNP, specialize in treatment and procedures addressing all ENT concerns. They have the experience necessary to provide excellent care for your needs.

Certain types of injuries and conditions require specialized treatment to ensure a full recovery.

Surgical repair or other medical procedures are often necessary to restore an injured patient to their former quality of life. Our team offers comprehensive care for many types of ear, nose, and throat disorders, including:

Excision (tissue removal)
Nasal endoscopy
Hearing exams
Laryngeal stroboscopy - A specialized viewing of vocal fold vibration involving controlled high-speed flashes of light timed to the frequency of your voice. Images acquired during these flashes provide a slow motion-like view of vocal fold vibration during sound production.
Transnasal esophagoscopy - An ultrathin, flexible scope introduced transnasally, allowing esophagoscopy (a digital examination) to be performed without sedation.

Sources: https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-… and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23177404

Otolaryngology (ENT)
Dr. Christopher Hetrick, DO
Dr. Suzanne Helming, DO
Britney McCollough, APRN-CNP

Monday - Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm
Friday | 8 am - 1 pm

Knox Medical Pavilion
1330 Coshocton Avenue
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

Telephone

740.397.0700

Fax

740.392.4620

Services we Provide

Cosmetic Procedures

Dr. Suzanne Helming is board-certified in facial plastic surgery and provides cosmetic injections, facial fillers, and consultation for eyelid cosmetic procedures. Additional services include face and neck skin concerns. Consultations are free; we will explain all procedures and costs upfront. Just call today to begin cosmetic treatments!

Thyroid

Our Knox Community Hospital ENT team evaluates patients with many types of thyroid issues. An evaluation usually consists of a thorough exam, blood tests, and thyroid imaging. Other tests, such as thyroid scans or fine needle aspirations, might also be suggested. We work closely in conjunction with primary care physicians and endocrinologists to ensure our patients have the optimal care from multiple specialties.

Thyroid

Head & Neck surgery

From tonsil issues to head and neck cancer, our ENTs provide comprehensive treatment for surgery and medical treatment of the head and neck to patients of all ages. Disorders such as recurrent sore throats, cancer, congenital neck masses, salivary gland disorders, abnormalities of the mouth, skin abnormalities are just a few of the conditions we treat daily.

Sinus & Nasal Disorders

Nose and/or sinus problems are some of the most frequent reasons people visit an ear, nose, and throat specialist. At KCH, our physicians offer the full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments for acute and chronic sinonasal problems. The latest technology is used both in the clinic and operating room, such as Propel© nasal splints and CT guided surgical tools.

Conditions we Treat

Chronic rhinosinusitis
Deviated nasal septum
Nasal polyposis
Acute nasal fractures
Chronic rhinitis/ Allergy issues

Hearing and Balance Disorders

Frequent visits to the ENT are often for ear complaints. Our Knox Community Hospital team treats acute and chronic ear infections, hearing loss, chronic ear pain, eustachian tube dysfunction, dizziness, and balance disorders. Our board-certified audiologists provide comprehensive hearing and balance disorder testing.

Pediatric Ear, Nose and & Throat Disorders

At Knox Community Hospital ENT, we treat pediatric patients of all ages from newborns with tongue ties to teenagers with chronic sinus complaints.

Conditions we Treat

Enlarged adenoids and tonsils
Breathing difficulties
Foreign objects in the ear, nose, or throat
Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Hearing loss, speech delay, and testing
Tongue Tie (ankyloglossia)
Sinus and allergy issues
Neck masses

ENT Issues? We're all ears!

Voice Disorders

Voice changes can be very frustrating and a sign of an abnormality of the vocal folds. Our physicians can address your voice concerns using advanced tools. One of them is a state of the art videostroboscopy, an imaging technique that allows your doctor to monitor your vocal cords' vibratory characteristics and structure. Our speech department can work with our patients to provide excellent voice therapy.

Swallowing Disorders

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is a condition that can affect patients at any age. This can be very distressing for our patients. Our team can evaluate mouth, throat, and upper esophageal causes for difficulty swallowing and help provide treatment for these swallowing disorders.

Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Airway Disorders

Chronic cough, snoring, and sleep apnea are among the most common reasons patients visit our Knox Community Hospital ENT team. Our physicians can help identify upper airway issues to aid in the treatment of these common issues with both surgical and medical management.