Chronic Pain Managementin ENT focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management
of persistent pain conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and head andneck regions. This session will highlight evidence-based medical, surgical, and
interventional approaches, as well as emerging therapies aimed at reducing
pain, improving function, and enhancing quality of life for patients with
chronic ENT-related pain.
- Pathophysiology and
classification of chronic pain in ENT disorders
- Chronic otalgia, facial
pain, and craniofacial neuralgias
- Temporomandibular joint
disorders and referred ENT pain
- Pharmacological
management and pain-modulating therapies
- Interventional procedures
and nerve blocks in ENT pain management
- Role of surgery in refractory
chronic pain conditions
- Multidisciplinary
approaches including neurology and pain medicine
- Emerging therapies and
future directions in chronic ENT pain management