Scott Hardison
Dr. Hardison completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. After residency, he worked in private practice as a general Otolaryngologist in coastal North Carolina. There, he treated a broad range of surgical conditions of the head and neck, also serving as the Clinic Director for Allergy and the Vice Chair of Surgery for CarolinaEast Medical Center. Following years in successful general practice, his particular interest in the treatment of sinonasal conditions and skull base tumors led him to complete a prestigious fellowship in NeuroRhinology – Advanced Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A strong love of teaching drew him to UTMB after completing his fellowship training.
As a Rhinologist, Dr. Hardison sees patients with a variety of conditions related to the nose and sinuses. In particular, he specializes in the treatment of nasal obstruction, recurrent and chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, smell/taste disorders, nose bleeds, and benign/malignant tumors of the skull base. His subspecialty Rhinology training also allows him to provide comprehensive care to patients who have failed prior sinus surgery. Surgical procedures are offered in both the office and operating room settings.
Additionally, Dr. Hardison works closely with colleagues in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology and Hematology/Oncology to treat benign and malignant tumors of the sinuses, pituitary, and anterior skull base. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.
Dr. Hardison is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). He teaches sinus and skull base surgery courses nationally and internationally. His research focuses on the effects of Spaceflight on the nose and sinuses.
Session
Description: I would like to participate in or lead a panel discussion focusing on the environmental factors contributing to nasal obstruction and chronic rhinosinusitis. My specific academic focus is on the effects of spaceflight on the nose and paranasal sinuses. I am currently developing projects to look at the effects of gravity on nasal obstruction, with the hope that this will also improve our understanding of how supine positioning affects our patients’ breathing on Earth. I am also working on projects investingating unique environmental irritants like lunar dust. I would like to assemble a panel of investigators who have looked at similar enviornmental factors.
Outcome Objectives: This panel would discuss how environmental factors like 1) Climate, 2) Particulates, 3) Air Pollution, and 4) Airborne Allergens affect nasal breathing and the prevalence of rhinosinusitis.
Background: A number of studies in recent years have looked at various environmental factors that contribute to the incidence of rhinosinusitis. In particular, PM2.5 has been a recent topic of conversation. I would like to assemble a group of experts in the field to discuss the various factors that can affect our breathing and sinonasal function, giving the audience a chance to understand the broader context in which these diseases occur.