Published: January 21, 2025

For Your Patients: Tips for Maintaining ENT Health in Winter

Enthealth.org is the go-to ENT patient health resource for your patients—all the content is developed and peer-reviewed by AAO-HNS members like you!

10 Ent Winter Health StockFor those in the Northern Hemisphere, late January is deep winter, with all the accompanying winter ailments. Help your patients to maintain their ENT health in between visits by sharing the following invaluable resources:

Asthma
Nosebleeds
Geriatric Rhinitis
Post-nasal Drip
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Seven Tips to Help You Prevent a Sore Throat
Sore Throats

Ent Health Logo WebENThealth.org is dedicated to helping patients. The content is developed from a team of AAO-HNS members, and information is delivered via peer-reviewed articles, interactive features, and video content featuring physicians.

Do you have a topic that you’d like to write about for patients, particularly related to preventative care or maintenance? Reach out to bulletin@entnet.org and let us know. 

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