Dr. Anna Meyer
Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
San Francisco, CA
21 years experience female
Locations
UCSF Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
San Francisco, CA
About
Bio
I trained at the University of Michigan for my Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) residency where I received excellent training in my field. I went on to do a fellowship for an additional year at the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago where I gained further expertise in cochlear implants, complex airway problems, and pediatric head and neck masses. I treat all pediatric ENT diseases from the most common things such as tongue tie, snoring and ear infections, to complex problems of hearing and breathing. I treat any child from 1 day old to 18 years old. My focus is on developing a collaborative approach to your child's care which involves providing excellent education to parents so that they can make informed choices for their children.
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Peroxide: The active ingredient in debrox is peroxide, which helps break up wax. You can actually make your own, cheaper version by just diluting hydrogen pero... Read More
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Only if close to ear: Very loud noises, such as an explosion, a gun being fired, etc can cause immediate damage in any person, young or old. A dog barking nearby to a child... Read More
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Allergy medicine: Post-nasal drip is most commonly from allergies, reflux, or left over after a cold. First line allergy treatment is a non-sedating antihistamine such ... Read More
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More information: Is this something that just happened. Sudden sore throat is most commonly from a viral infection and will get better on its own. Chronic sore throat c... Read More
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Several causes: Another common cause of these symptoms is acid reflux at night. When you lie down acid can come up from your stomach and cause swelling in your nose a... Read More
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very rare: Permanent hearing loss is a very, very rare complication from an ear infection and not related to the length of the infection. Hearing loss from ear i... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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several factors: Young children have less developed immune systems and the eustachian tube that allows fluid to drain from the middle ears is smaller and more horizont... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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ENT: An otolaryngologist is what is more commonly known to the public as an ent. Otolaryngologists are head and neck surgeons and are specialized in medica... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Drooling is normal: The salivary glands kick into full gear around this age, so a sometimes dramatic increase in drooling is not uncommon and is normal. You should see he... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Insurance?: It depends on your insurance. If you have a PPO, you can just make your own appointment with an ENT. If you have an HMO, you need a referral, but you ... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Smell test!: If you take your daughter to an ent, they can do smell testing to get a measure of just how limited her sense of smell is. They can then do a thorough... Read More
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There is help: While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are helpful strategies that can help you notice it less. Start with a hearing test and ENT evaluation. Look... Read More
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ENT/otolaryngologist: Any person with ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus, should have an audiogram (hearing test) and see an otolaryngologist (ent). Some clinics o... Read More
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Get evaluation: Nasal polyps can be caused by several different things, and depending on what, they respond differently. Some can shrink with medication and others re... Read More
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Exam and scan: It depends how extensive it is. An ENT doctor should do a thorough history and exam and get a ct scan. If it is a small fracture without any impairmen... Read More
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With cold exposure?: I would ask first if your hands get cold and white, then blue and then when they get warm again, do they get red and tingling? Also i would need to kn... Read More
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Hydration: The best way to treat it is to use saline spray several times during the day, use vaseline just inside the nostrils at night, drink lots of fluids, hu... Read More
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Infection of sinuses: Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses. Typically a bacterial sinusitis can follow a cold and results in similar symptoms to a cold that last longer... Read More
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Saline: Saline sprays to the nostrils as many times in the day that you can think of it...4 to 6 times at least. A little vaseline to the inside of the nose a... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
If a young child is put on medication for an ear infection, is it normal for the ear to drain mucus?
Dr. Anna Meyeranswered
Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
perforation: If fluid is coming out of the ear canal, this usually means that the ear drum has perforated from the ear infection. This does not mean the infection ... Read More
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Possibly: Sometimes small pieces of food, for example the covering of the popcorn seed, can get stuck between the gum and the tooth and cause irritation.
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no set number: There aren't really other treatments besides antibiotics, prevention by not exposing a child to cigarette smoke or limiting daycare attendance, or ear... Read More
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Possible, but rare: The cochlear implant is designed to work for a lifetime and not require revisions or reimplantations. However, there is always the chance of device fa... Read More
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Not commonly: If you mean sudden hearing loss or dizziness that a doctor has diagnosed as vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis, usually you cannot see signs of thi... Read More
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Absolutely!: Many people with deviated septums have normal noses on the outside. This can be something someone is born with or trauma.
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Cough-related vomit: Often when children have a bad cough, coughing can make them vomit more easily. This is especially so if they have a full tummy, so it is not uncommon... Read More
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Absolutely!: Myringitis bullosa is a form of acute ear infection in which blisters form in the eardrum. This is often very, very painful, more painful, in fact tha... Read More
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yes: Amoxicillin has no interaction with Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen). It is safe to give him the age/weight appropriate dose.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: It is best not to drive when your balance or vision is compromised. People can have a hard time focusing on driving while acutely dizzy.
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
ENT & hearing test: Any child with suspicion for hearing loss or evidence of hearing loss in a pediatric office screen should be sent to an ENT and also get a formal audi... Read More
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no data on this: Sleep apnea in children has been linked to adhd-like behavior and other behavioral problems, problems with school performance, and poor concentration,... Read More
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needs evaluation: An infant with this high a white blood cell count and fever needs urgent evaluation by a doctor, especially when they have not been immunized. It's no... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Can be: This is a very rare complication of adenoid removal. In some people, the adenoid pad at the back of the throat was needed for the palate to close off ... Read More
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Several things can: Sometimes the effects of anesthesia linger and cause nausea. If you are taking a narcotic pain medication or Ibuprofen this can upset the stomach (esp... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Very likely: If you have difficulty breathing through your nose and snoring, it is very likely that the two are related, though there can be additional causes of t... Read More
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yes: People can develop allergies to medication at any age. If you are concerned that your child has an allergy, speak with his/her doctor right away. The ... Read More
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Possibly: If your child has an ear infection and a high fever and is sweating a lot or if he is not drinking very much because he feels unwell, this can lead to... Read More
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adenoids ; tonsils: Most children who snore at this age have enlarged adenoids and/or tonsils. This tissue grow larger in some children and can block the airway at night ... Read More
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No: Snoring is never normal, especially in young children. You should talk to your pediatrician about the symptoms and often, at this age, a sleep study c... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Urgent: You should see an ENT asap and get a hearing test. They need to find out what type of hearing loss you have. Depending on the type, you may need treat... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Need evaluation: If you have lost or had a raspy voice for more than two weeks then you should see an ENT and have a laryngoscopy. There are so many different causes o... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
See a doctor: It's hard to say without a thorough history and exam. It could be something simple like a pimple or something less common. I'd have it looked at by an... Read More
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Hard to say: Hard to say, if this has always been the case, then you are just fortunate and maybe should consider being a chef! if it is new, it's possible that yo... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
ear/balance canals: The balance canals (called semicircular canals) are part of the inner ear structures, so that an inflammation or infection near this area (where you h... Read More
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personal decision: Taking them out of childcare may reduce the number of infections. Another alternative is to switch to a smaller daycare (less than 5 children) or to g... Read More
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Talk with an ENT: Biopsies at this age can be very hard to do. I would recommend having a little sedation in the operating room, so that the experience is not traumatic... Read More
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Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen can help with the sore throat. Also there are some over the counter oral sprays that don't last that long but can help with eating meal. Gar... Read More
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Yes: Many ear infections are due to a viral illness that can affect the whole body, including the stomach. In addition, rarely infection in the middle ear ... Read More
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Now: Feeling tired can be from such a large number of causes, that it would really be best to have your primary care doctor see you and do a complete check... Read More
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Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
ENT and hearing test: Any child who has had trauma to the ear drum should have a formal hearing test to make sure they did disrupt the hearing. The perforation will usually... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Meyer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Meyer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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What if you don't have gushing blood or anything? I have a few spots that look like pin pricks. Today is day six and I'm nauseous, dizzy, vomiting and tired all at the same time.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks kindly Dr. Meyer I have never heard of a otolaryngologist so this was quite helpful, mine are severe.
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Thanks. I'm on antibiotics for seven days. They told me i had inner ear infection. Just wondering when will it go away.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, CA,2002
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
Completed 2007
Awards
Marin Best Doctors
415 Best Doctors
Commpassionate Doctor Award, Vitals.com
Affiliations
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Society of University Otolaryngologists
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
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