American Academy of Otolaryngology
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents more than 12,000 otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of those areas. The medical disorders treated by our physicians are among the most common that afflict all Americans, young and old. They include chronic ear infection, sinusitis, snoring, sleep apnea, hearing loss, allergies, hay fever, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and head and neck cancer. The AAO-HNS Foundation works to advance the art, science, and ethical practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery through education, research, and lifelong learning. Join our group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/American-Academy-Otolaryngology-Head-Neck-4051877www.entnet.org
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Oct 30, 2026
Rahul ShahHOST
Welcome to the Voices of Otolaryngology.
Rahul ShahHOST
I'm your host, Rahul Shah, CEO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Rahul ShahHOST
Each episode, I bring people from our specialty together to talk about the work, the questions, and the ideas that move us forward.
Rahul ShahHOST
Let's get into it.
Ken BerryHOST
The American Academy of Family Physicians, who I'm a member of, do not routinely prescribe antibiotics for acute otitis media in children two to 12 years of age with non-severe symptoms where observation is reasonable.
Ken BerryHOST
And then the American Academy of Otolaryngology, do not routinely prescribe antibiotics for acute mild to moderate sinusitis unless the symptoms last for 10 days or more.
Ken BerryHOST
How many times have you gotten an antibiotic prescription for sinusitis that you had for a day or two? So that's what the official regulatory bodies say.
Ken BerryHOST
And here's why.