Mass. Eye and Ear
COVID-19 Webinars for Patients
Mass Eye and Ear experts have put together a series of webinars to help our patients navigate the COVID-19 pandemic through various symptoms, and provide resources and helpful information.
Navigating COVID-19 with Hearing Loss
Kevin Franck, PhD, MBA, and Felipe Santos, MD, discuss:
- When and how to get help for hearing problems
- Tips and tricks for staying socially connected while physically distanced
- Advocating for yourself when seeking medical care
Managing Pediatric Hearing Loss During COVID-19
Leila Mankarious, MD, and Michael Cohen, MD, discuss:
- What happens if your baby is born and is referred for further testing after their Newborn Hearing Screen, and the critical next steps of care
- Managing issues that arise at home when your child has chronic hearing loss
Managing Pediatric Ear Infections and Eustachian Tube Problems During COVID-19
Leila Mankarious, MD, and Michael Cohen, MD, discuss:
- What to do if your child has unrelenting ear infections (with our without tubes)
- How to manage wax impactions
- Pressure problems in the middle ear, including fluid, retractions and cholesteatoma
Taking Care of Your Nasal Symptoms During COVID-19
Benjamin Bleier, MD, discusses:
- How to manage your sinus and allergy symptoms at home
- Why so many people are talking smell loss during COVID-19
- When you should talk to your doctor about your nasal and sinus symptoms
Caring for Your Voice During COVID-19
Matthew Naunheim, MD, MBA, and Elizabeth Banaszak, MA, CCC-SLP, discuss:
- When you should be concerned about your throat symptoms
- How you can improve your hoarseness from home
- How you can prevent vocal damage from frequent video and phone conferencing
