Geriatric ENT and Patient Care

Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA, and Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA, members of the AAOA Patient & Professional Relations (PPR) Committee, explore key issues and recurring concerns faced by geriatric patients in the field of Otolaryngology.

Their discussion highlights the unique challenges in diagnosing and managing ENT conditions in older adults, including age-related changes in hearing, balance disorders, sinonasal complications, and the impact of polypharmacy on ENT care. They also emphasize the importance of effective communication strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment approaches tailored to the complex needs of this growing patient population.