Dr. Devin Cunning
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Lake Havasu City, AZ
31 years experience male
Locations
Arizona Coast Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy & Sleep Medicine
Lake Havasu City, AZ
About
Bio
Dr. Cunning has practiced in Lake Havasu City since 1999. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Biology. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin he completed his internship in general surgery at the Naval Hospital San Diego. Dr. Cunning served onboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the general medical officer for two years with travel to Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. After further specialty training in Buffalo, New York, Dr. Cunning completed his residency in Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Dr. Cunning is dual board certified in Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. He has attained Fellow status in Allergy after completing advanced training through the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Cunning is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, and American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery. He has served as the Chief of Surgery and Joint Venture Board member at Havasu Regional Medical Center and Chief of Staff at Havasu Surgery Center.
Personally, Dr. Cunning has served as a member of London Bridge Rotary Club and a board member of the Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce. He is active in sports and is a private pilot. He is married to Erin Cunning, who works as the office manager at Arizona Coast Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy and has served as a board member of the Havasu Community Health Trust. They have four children who are active in athletics, music, dance and theater.
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Sleep Medicine
Licenses
United States: Arizona
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A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Air pressure: Continuous or Bi Level positive airway pressure pushes air with or without supplemental oxygen as needed past the obstruction in the back of the throa... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
MSLT: A polysomnogram (overnight sleep test) followed by an MSLT (multiple sleep latency test) is reasonable to rule out sleep apnea and narcolepsy. There ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Structural: Nasal congestion may be physiologic such as infection, inflammation, allergy or structural such as deviated nasal septum. Given the unilateral sympto... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Abrasion: The ear canal skin is extremely thin and sensitive. Any abrasion with a finger nail of cotton swab (which should never be placed in the ear canal) ma... Read More
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Lymph node: Probably nothing of concern. The differential diagnosis generally would be a reactive lymph node versus an epidermal inclusion cyst. This could be r... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Abrasion: The skin of the external auditory canal (ear canal) is thin and sensitive. Even mild pressure may result in a scuff and bleeding which is usually sel... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Saline gel: Usually this is due to dry nasal mucosa. Other causes include nasal septal deviation, chronic nasal picking, blood thinner use, inflammatory conditio... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Reason: It depends on etiology. Some potential causes include sleep apnea, infection (viral, fungal, bacterial), sinus drainage/allergy/sinusitis, tonsillar c... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Ignore: Cough with dark mucus, water, mucus thinners then - antibiotic.
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A 39-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Inflamed vs allergy: Often after septoplasty and turbinate reduction more allergens are able to enter the nasal cavity thus creating symptoms not previously evident. Cont... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
No: Hydrogen peroxide in the ear canals may be effective for wax removal, however has nothing to do with a cold or sinus infection. The ear drum (tympani... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Probably: If tinnitus is due to transient conditions such as infection, eustachian tube dysfunction, allergies, it most likely will be transient. With sensorin... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Globus: Globus or "lump" sensation is often the result of sinus post nasal drainage and silent reflux. Smoking makes this worse also. Some other causes incl... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Edema: Edema (swelling) of the uvula is common port tonsillectomy. Stick to soft cool diet and stay hydrated. Elevate your head of bed. If symptoms worsen... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Possibly either: Globus (phantom lump) sensation has multiple etiologies. Sinus post nasal drip and laryngopharyngeal reflux are two common reasons. If LPR is the c... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Burn: The esophagus and pharynx (throat) can experience a chemical burn resulting in swelling, pain and globus (lump) sensation. Increase water intake, tem... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Otitis externa: Otitis externa may be infectious due to virus (shingles), bacteria or fungi, or inflammatory as in eczema or psoriasis. Without an obvious bacterial ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
See physician: Fusidic acid is bacteriostatic and prone to resistance. Inflamed ear after piercing with redness and or pus may necessitate an oral antibiotic depend... Read More
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A male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Cobble stoning : Asymptomatic red bumpy throat is often related to normal but inflamed lymphatic patches in the pharynx. This is common in people with allergies, howe... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Normal: Mucus produced in the nose in drains posteriorly into the throat. It is usual to unknowingly swallow 1 liter of mucus daily. This may vary depending... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Recurrent: Although the cyst was removed, the tract may have been persistent below, within or above the hyoid bone which may result in recurrence. This should b... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Visable bleeding: Blood is an emetic (makes you vomit). Bleeding after tonsillectomy usually occurs 7-10 days after the surgery. If bleeding occurs you will spit out c... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Obstruction: There are various causes for nasal obstruction: septal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy/bullosa, polyps, tumors, inflammation (allergic and infectiou... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Possible sinusitis: A viral upper respiratory infection can be a predecessor to an acute sinus infection. Sinusitis generally presents with facial pain, upper dental pai... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
No: Talking is fine but no exertion. Consider elevation of the head of bed and cool compress for two days post-op.
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A 25-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Otitis externa: The wax most likely softened and is now abutting the tympanic membrane (ear drum) or occluding the ear canal. Moisture accumulating behind the obstru... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Eustachian tube: This sounds like eustachian tube dysfunction. Plugging, popping and pain from swelling in the eustachian tube may be from inflammation, allergies, in... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Most likely: Seasonal allergies tend to overlap however with tree pollen in spring, grass pollen in summer and weed pollen in fall, with perennial allergens such a... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Antibiotics?: If you have confirmed Strep throat, I presume you're on antibiotics. Eat whatever is comfortable/chew well, stay well hydrated, warm salt water gargl... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Sounds viral: Diffuse symptoms as these sound viral. Fluids, rest, symptomatic medications and time usually result in resolution. Focal progressive symptoms may i... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Similar medications: The medications you mentioned have the same mechanism of action. Everyone's body may have a different response to medications. Some studies have ind... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Referred pain: The nerves that supply sensation to the ear canal also supply sensation to the pharynx (throat). Local trauma/scuffing and infection may cause pain i... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is treated with medications, I-131 ablation or surgery. Swallowing problems may be present with large goiters or nodules however ther... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Same medication: Mucinex (guaifenesin) and Robitussin are both Guaifenesin. The maximum dosage from all sources is 2400 mg/day. Make sure to drink copious water and ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Globus: Globus (lump sensation), throat clearing and hoarseness are classic symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Additionally, food sticking is freque... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: I routinely recommend Afrin for three days after nasal cautery. Also use saline for crusting, saline gel to coat the nasal musosa and no vigorous nos... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Ignore: Tell doc duration of symptoms, smoking, acid reflux, sinus symptoms and recent infection or surgery.
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Ignore: Drink bottled water. Keep hands clean. Be cautious eating raw foods particularly vegetables.
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Rhinitis: Asymmetric runny nose may be simply due to allergy or virus with swelling more on one side. Gentle saline and suction may help. However, persistent ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Too long: Acute viral labyrinthitis should resolve within that time period. Persistent symptoms warrant a further evaluation with otolaryngology and/or neurolo... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Chest wall pain: It is not uncommon to develop chest wall pain after bronchitis due to inflammation. An anti-inflammatory and dextromethorphan may help. If symptoms ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Fordyce spots: May be Fordyce spots which are small sebaceous glands in the mucosa of your mouth. However other causes such as infection are possible. If you smoke... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
See physician: The nerves that supply sensation are different than the nerves that supply motor function in this region. See your physician or neurologist. An MRI ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Decongestant: Temporary use of inhaled oxymetazoline (Afrin) for 3 days or oral pseudoephedrine (sudafed) will provide temporary relief for virus (cold) symptoms. ... Read More
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A female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Size and infection: Tonsils may be "staged" 1+ through 4+ based on size. Also infections may be categorized as acute tonsillitis lasting 12 weeks.
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A 37-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Allergic rhinitis: This sounds like an acute allergic rhinitis reaction. Seasonal and intermittent symptoms are often dealt with successfully by using a triad of antihi... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: The hope after septoplasty is that you'll no longer need them. Mild crusting and swelling may persist for the next few weeks. Gentle saline irritati... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Bone or cartilage: The nasal septum is comprised of cartilage anteriorly and bone posteriorly. Although it is a midline structure, it is rarely perfectly straight. It ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
No: The more important thing is to get 7-8 hours restful quality sleep nightly than simply the time of awakening. There are situations when one remains h... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Devin Cunninganswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Physician: This may be either viral or bacterial. Copious warm saline gargles will most likely help as will a topical anesthetic for symptomatic pain relief. P... Read More
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Jul 29, 2014
I would recommend Dr cunning to everyone! He is an amazing physician who is great with all of his patients. He is beyond knowledgeable and he goes out of his way for his patients. He is a surgeon who...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cunning is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Cunning is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Not posterior but behind anterior arch close to lingual tonsils. I will watch and if gets bigger get to another ent at upmc pittsburgh. Pa.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Yes, I own a CPAP and use it every night. My question was really what other risks/dangers should I be aware of (related to my stroke).
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanx, cuz I had heard differently from Dr. Oz Show and I have been doing it all wrong... wow, thanx so very much!!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
University of Pennsylvania
Completed 1999
Awards
AMA Physicianâs Recognition Award for CME, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery â Residentâs Research Award Medical School Clinical Honors Magna Cum Laude Graduate â University of California, Santa Barbara Academic Scholarship â University of California, Santa Barbara Deanâs List
Top Otolaryngologist, First Place, Arizona - Fall
2014
Top Otolaryngologist, First Place, Arizona - Spring
2015
Affiliations
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck surgery
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
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