09-12, 11:45–12:45 (Europe/Istanbul), Humanitarian + Transverse Activities + Global Outreach 2
This panel will provide an update on the latest advances in treating chronic cough from the laryngology delegation of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Our first set of objectives with focus on discussing interdisciplinary approaches, medical/pharmacologic management, and the behavioral therapy for treating chronic cough. We will discuss how to best implement these treatment strategies and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Our second set of objectives will deal with discussing current interventions we utilize to treat chronic cough. These will include vocal fold medialization and the superior laryngeal nerve block. We will discuss expanding indications, technical optimization, and expected outcomes of each treatment.
Our third and final set of objectives will focus on discussing novel innovations in treating chronic cough. We will discuss cough desensitization therapy, vibrotactile stimulation, and selective laryngeal cryotherapy of the supraglottis.
The laryngology delegation of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery seeks to create a dialogue with the IFOS community on the latest in management of chronic cough. In the United States, otolaryngologists are seeing a rising number of chronic cough the clinic and having a systematic approach to treatment is of increasing importance to the laryngologist.
Nausheen Jamal, MD, MBA, is a Professor and the Harry Carothers Wiess Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Laryngology at the University of California, Los Angeles. A fellowship-trained laryngologist, Dr. Jamal specializes in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders, providing expert care to patients with complex laryngeal conditions. In addition to her clinical expertise, she has been deeply involved in graduate medical education (GME), having served in multiple leadership roles, including residency program director, Associate Dean for GME, and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to the ACGME and NRMP. She is passionate about mentoring learners and fostering professional development, particularly through her work with the Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Leadership Development & Mentorship Committee. Dr. Jamal is also a prominent voice in national otolaryngology forums, frequently contributing to discussions on leadership, psychological safety in healthcare, and medical education.
Associate Professor and Laryngologist. Chair of AAO-HNS Airway and Swallowing Committee, Council member of the American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA), Medical Advisor to the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders (NFOSD)
Dr. Fink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He serves as the section chief of Laryngology. His clinical practice includes the treatment of voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. His research interests include management of airway stenosis, management of chronic cough, and voice outcomes in the management of laryngeal dysplasia and malignancy.
Kathleen Tibbetts, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, followed by residency in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She then completed fellowship training in Laryngology and Voice Disorders at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. She treats patients with voice, swallowing, and airway disorders.