Dr. Niketu Patel
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Allentown, PA
28 years experience male
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Office
Allentown, PA
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Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
11 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Chronic inflammation: Usually a sign of chronic inflammation. It can also be due to stones in the gland or duct, autoimmune syndromes, small tumor blocking the duct etc. It... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Time will help.: First, increase hydration. Drink at least 8 glasses of plain water a day. Avoid drying agents, ie antihistamines (claritin, allegra, alcohol, caffeine... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
No connection.: No connection between GI and head tightness. Nostril congestion which alternates is considered normal. It is referred to as "the nasal cycle". Studies... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Spread of infection: Usually a self limiting disease. In rare case it can cause infection of the eye (orbital cellulitis or abscess). It can also in rare cases extend to t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
NO CURE: Cold is caused by a virus and the body's natural immune system will that care of it. There is no medicine that can prevent or cure a cold at this time... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
NO CURE: Cold is caused by a virus and the body's natural immune system will that care of it. There is no medicine that can prevent or cure a cold at this time... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Time will help.: First, increase hydration. Drink at least 8 glasses of plain water a day. Avoid drying agents, ie antihistamines (claritin, allegra, alcohol, caffeine... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Globus sensation: Let the ENT know you have a "globus sensation". He/she will conduct a thorough examination including a flexible laryngoscopy to make sure it is not a ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Yes: Just have to stay away from dry, sharp, rough textured food.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
NO CURE: Cold is caused by a virus and the body's natural immune system will that care of it. There is no medicine that can prevent or cure a cold at this time... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Niketu Patelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Tonsiliths : Tonsil stones aka tonsilths.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Patel is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I'm looking forward to when my nose stops running
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks for settling my anxiety down!
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I have aconstant runny nose. What can I do to reduce symptoms?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center
Awards
Top Otolaryngologist, First Place, Pennsylvania - Winter
2013
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