Patient Forms
Please print and fill out our Patient Registration Forms (and Sleep Forms if you are being seen for sleep problems). Please bring the forms with you to your appointment. This will save you time when you check in. Do not email the forms – this is not a secure or HIPAA compliant way to transfer your sensitive information….
BoTox Cosmetic
Dr. Barlow has been treating frown lines between the eyes and crow’s feet since the late 1990’s. Our specialists are board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery which includes facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Barlow is very familiar with facial anatomy. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved product to temporarily…
Scar Revision
What is scar revision surgery? Scar revision surgery is meant to minimize the scar so that it is more consistent with your surrounding skin tone and texture Scars are visible signs that remain after a wound has healed Scars are unavoidable results of injury or surgery, and their development can be unpredictable Poor healing may…
Skin Lesions
Not all skin lesions are cancer, but in can be difficult to tell by appearance alone. Dr. Barlow is skilled in the evaluation and treatment of skin lesions of the head and neck region. Evaluation At your evaluation one of our specialists will discuss the options of evaluation and treatment with you A biopsy may…
Allergy Symptoms & Treatments
Millions of Americans suffer from nasal and sinus allergies, commonly known as hay fever. Often fragrant flowers are blamed for allergy symptoms, yet they are rarely the cause; their pollens are too heavy to be airborne.An ear, nose, and throat specialist at Mt. Hood ENT & Allergy can evaluate your allergy symptoms and help determine…
Allergy Testing
How do we make the Diagnosis? The initial diagnosis of allergy is made by history and physical examination To be certain of the diagnosis and proceed with effective therapy, allergy testing is performed How Allergy testing works: Allergy testing consists of administering small amounts of allergens to the skin Allergy testing is performed using allergens…
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is the process of giving an allergic patient small calculated doses of the things that they are allergic to (allergens). As the dose is slowly increased the body begins to build tolerance to those allergens. Immunotherapy can be provided either with shots or with sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Benefits of immunotherapy Can markedly reduce allergy…
Pediatric Sinus & Allergy
Sinus Anatomy: The maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (honeycomb air cells between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth. The frontal and sphenoid (in the very back of the nose) sinuses develop later. The sinuses are not fully developed until age 20. Sinusitis is a general word that means inflammation of the sinuses. Children…
Communication Tips
What a Listener who has a hearing loss can do to improve communication ability: Get closer to the speaker or sound source in both individual and group situations. Take advantage of visual cues. Position yourself to take advantage of good lighting with the light source behind you. Tell people about your hearing problem. Ask them…
Hearing FAQ
Hearing FAQ About 20 percent of adults in the United States, 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss. At age 65, one out of three people has a hearing loss. 60 percent of the people with hearing loss are either in the work force or in educational settings. While people in the workplace with…