Sometimes, you need the help of a specialist to treat your complex medical concerns, such as allergies and asthma, chronic nasal congestion, and recurring ear infections. But you shouldn’t have to travel far to get state-of-the-art, compassionate, and top-quality medical care.
Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Lawrenceville Township, NJ is staffed by a team of board-certified otolaryngologists. Our ENT physicians work alongside audiologists, allergists, immunologists, and speech-language pathologists to help patients young and old get relief from their head and neck symptoms and address issues affecting the ears, nose, and throat (ENT).
ENT Services at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Lawrenceville, NJ
Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Services
It wasn’t that long ago that getting your tonsils out was a common rite of passage for kids. These days, many children still get tonsil infections, but the treatments have evolved enough that surgery is usually a last resort.
Another issue that’s common among children is ear infections. Some children develop ear infections because of the size of the Eustachian tubes, which easily become blocked.
Whether your child has frequent ear infections, tonsil infections, or other issues involving the ENT, such as allergies or asthma, you want them to get specialized and attentive care. Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy center’s pediatric services in Lawrenceville, NJ can help your child feel better. We deliver care with compassion, making your child as comfortable as possible throughout all stages of treatment.
Allergies
If you have allergies, the arrival of spring might feel you with dread, rather than joy. Millions of people deal with seasonal allergies each year and for some, the symptoms of those allergies can dramatically interfere with their day-to-day lives.
The first step in getting allergies under control is to figure out what you’re allergic to. An allergist or immunologist at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Lawrenceville, NJ can conduct an allergy test, such as a skin prick test, blood testing, or patch testing to see what your immune system reacts to.
Treatment then depends on how severe your allergies are. In the case of food allergies, avoiding the allergen might be an effective treatment option. If you have mild seasonal allergies, over-the-counter or prescription medications can minimize symptoms. If your allergies are severe, immunotherapy to train your immune system not to react to certain allergens might be your best option.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
If you constantly wake up feeling tired and groggy, it could be due to sleep apnea, a condition that causes you to stop and start breathing during the night. Sleep apnea can be hard to detect unless you have a partner who notices that you’re having breathing difficulties at night. Often, the biggest symptoms of the condition appear during the day.
Along with feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have headaches or difficulty concentrating. You might feel irritable, gain weight, or have memory problems. One common sign of sleep apnea is loud snoring, but snoring can also occur on its own for other reasons.
You deserve a good night’s sleep and the otolaryngologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy can help you get the rest you need. We can discuss treatment options with you to alleviate snoring or to treat sleep apnea.
Nose and Sinus
When people think of nasal surgery, they think of rhinoplasty, which alters the appearance of the nose. But many types of nasal surgeries are designed to improve the nose’s function, rather than its cosmetics.
Septoplasty, for example, can straighten a deviated septum. The septum is the piece of cartilage that divides the nostrils. If leans too far to one side or another, it can block your nasal passages, making it difficult to breathe.
Other surgeries can also help to improve the function of the nose and sinus system. For patients who have chronic sinus infections, sinus surgery can be an effective last-resort option. Sinus surgery might be appropriate if you have tried to treat sinus infections using other methods, such as medications but haven’t gotten relief.
If you’d like to breathe easier or want to spend less time feeling sick, a board-certified otolaryngology specialist can help. The team at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy will discuss your symptoms with you, evaluate the treatments you’ve tried, and help you choose the best path to take moving forward.
Head and Neck
Otolaryngologists also treat disorders and diseases of the head and neck, a complex area that includes glands, organs, and muscles. Some of the most commonly treated head and neck diseases and disorders include cancers such as oral cavity cancer, larynx cancer, salivary gland cancer, pharynx cancer, and nasal cavity cancer. Hyperthyroidism (overactive) and hypothyroidism (underactive) are two other common disorders that affect the head and neck.
Treating head and neck disorders is critical for improving your quality of life, managing symptoms, and in some cases, extending your life. The board-certified otolaryngologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy will work with you to get you the correct diagnosis and to develop a treatment plan that is effective.
Ears and Hearing Loss
Problems in the ears can range from recurring ear infections to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Some people develop hearing loss after prolonged exposure to loud noises on the job or an injury to the ears. Hearing loss can come on suddenly or develop over a period of years. Whatever the cause and however long it takes to develop, treating the issue is essential if you’d like to restore your quality of life.
The team at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy is made up of audiologists and otolaryngologists who work together to provide the best possible therapy and treatment to patients dealing with hearing loss or ear disorders. Treatments can include hearing aids, removing excess ear wax, or providing medications to treat ear infections.
Voice and Swallowing
A swallowing disorder can make you choke or gag when you try to eat or drink or it can make it difficult for food and drink to travel from your mouth through the esophagus. Whatever type of swallowing disorder you have, it can significantly affect your day-to-day life.
Treatments for swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, can include therapy, medications, and even Botox injections. Treatment is highly individualized and a treatment plan will be created for you based on the cause of your dysphagia, the type, and your specific goals and needs.
Voice disorders can change the way your voice sounds and affect your speaking and singing voice. Treatment of voice disorders is customized and depends on the cause of the problem and your needs.
Meet the Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy Team in Lawrenceville, NJ
The otolaryngology physicians at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy center in Lawrenceville Township, NJ have years of experience and training in treating disorders and diseases of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.
The physicians on our team not only have ample experience in a clinical setting, providing patients with top-notch and state-of-the-art compassionate care, but they also have a strong history of research and publication contributions.
Our ENT doctors hold clinical appointments at some of the most respected medical schools and universities in the U.S., such as the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt Medical Center. They also have published more than 100 papers in scientific publications and have written surgical textbooks.
Over the years, Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy has treated tens of thousands of patients, earning positive reviews and gaining plenty of testimonials from people who have seen an improvement in their quality of life thanks to the care and treatment they received at our center.
We’re happy to be part of the Lawrenceville Township community and look forward to serving patients from the area now and in the years to come.
Seeing an ENT Physician in Lawrenceville, NJ
If you have any problems with your sinuses or nose, such as recurring and ongoing sinus infections, nasal allergies, or trouble breathing through the nose, an ENT specialist can diagnose the issue and help you find the treatment that’s right for you.
You shouldn’t have to go far to see a specialist, which is why Becker ENT and Allergy has a practice located right in Lawrenceville, NJ. Our team can also help you if you’re dealing with disorders of the ears, such as hearing loss, or if you have a voice or speech disorder.
About Lawrenceville, NJ
Lawrenceville, NJ calls itself a small town with big-city opportunities. Lawrenceville Township is nestled between Princeton and Trenton, NJ, and is almost equidistant from Philadelphia and New York City.
The town was founded in 1697. It was primarily a rural area for the first 300 years of its existence but became more suburban after the Second World War. Today, Lawrence is home to Rider University and is only a few miles from Princeton University. The Main Street of the township is a designated historic district.
Directions to Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Lawrenceville, NJ
Location Details
2 Princess Road, Suite E
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-303-5163
Fax: 609-303-5164
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From Rider University:
- Turn left onto US-206 N. Travel for 0.5 miles.
- Merge onto I-295 S via the ramp to Camden/New York. Travel for 0.4 miles.
- Take exit 68 B, County Rd 546 E toward Princeton Pike. Travel for 0.2 miles.
- Merge onto Franklin Corner Road. Travel for 0.4 miles.
- Turn left onto Princeton Pike. Travel for 0.2 miles.
- Turn right onto Princess Road. Travel for 0.1 miles.
- Turn left into the parking lot.
From the Quakerbridge Mall:
- Take US 1 South towards I-295/I-95. Travel for 0.6 miles.
- From the right two lanes, merge onto I-295N, toward I-95 S/Philadelphia. Travel for 1.2 miles.
- Take exit 68B toward Trenton. Travel for 0.2 miles.
- Merge onto Princeton Pike. Travel for 0.2 miles.
- Turn left onto Princess Road. Travel for 0.1 miles.
- Turn left into the parking lot.
From the Main Street Historic District:
- Head northeast on US-206 N. Travel 1.3 miles.
- Make a slight right toward Fackler Road. Continue on Fackler Road for 0.8 miles.
- Turn right onto Princeton Pike. Travel for 1.2 miles.
- Continue on Princeton Pike for 0.2 miles.
- Keep left to stay on Princeton Pike. Travel for 0.3 miles.
- Turn left onto Princess Road. Travel for 0.1 miles.
- Turn left into the parking lot.
From Princeton University:
- Travel south on Alexander Road for 0.7 miles.
- Merge onto Route 1 South, taking the ramp toward Trenton.
- Travel for 2.2 miles on Route 1, then stay left to stay on Route 1. Travel for 1.3 miles.
- From the right two lanes, merge onto I-295N toward I-95S/Philadelphia.
- Travel 1.2 miles on I-295.
- Take exit 68B, Princeton Pike, toward Trenton.
- Merge onto Princeton Pike, travel 0.2 miles.
- Turn left onto Princess Road. Travel for 0.1 miles.
- Turn left into the parking lot.
Schedule an ENT Consultation in Lawrenceville, NJ Today
If you want relief from allergies, sinus congestion, or other issues of the ears, nose, and throat, schedule a telemedicine appointment or book online with Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Lawrenceville, NJ today. You can also call 609-303-5163.