Puhach Iryna Yaroslavivna

Work experience: 25 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty “Medicine”;
• Shupyk National Academy of Postgraduate Education, internship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, specialization in Otolaryngology and Organization and Management of Health Care

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Association of Pediatric Otolaryngologists of Ukraine;
• regular attendance of thematic advanced training courses in the specialty, in particular: phoniatrics (diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vocal apparatus), care for acute conditions in children, modern approaches to the treatment of sinus diseases from the standpoint of functional rhinosinus surgery, improvement of knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases of the ENT organs;
• regular participant in conferences, seminars and workshops: Ukrainian Scientific Medical Society of Otolaryngologists, School of Evidence-based Medicine, EUROLOR conferences, Academic Pediatric School.

Scientific activity:

• author of the scientific article “Features of the course of otitis externa diffusa in atopic dermatitis” (Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2020, No. 2, pp. 215-216);
• conducting clinical trials to develop treatment regimens for hypertrophy of adenoid vegetations and tonsils.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• speaker at the medical educational platform, where he gives lectures for pediatricians and family doctors on otolaryngology.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• treatment and prevention of acute, middle and external otitis media, rhinosinusitis, acute and chronic tonsillitis (sore throat), nasopharyngitis, inflammation of the auditory (Eustachian) tube;
• detection and elimination of causes of frequent rhinitis or nasal congestion, including allergic origin;
• diagnosis, selection of the optimal method of treatment or surgical intervention for children with hypertrophy of adenoid vegetations and tonsils;
• first aid in case of injuries and foreign bodies of ENT organs;
• performing procedures and manipulations on ENT organs: nasal rinsing according to Proetz (cuckoo procedure), blowing of auditory tubes according to Politzer, rinsing of tonsil lacunae, removal of sulfur plugs, infusion of medications into the larynx, removal of foreign bodies, endoscopic examinations.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• “I am interested in allergology and nutrition, which allows me to better take into account the impact of nutrition and the environment on the state of ENT organs.”

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I like to travel and explore the world around me.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of the health of your ears, throat and nose every day! An individual approach is important for each patient, and a timely visit to an otolaryngologist will help to detect and prevent complications in time. Do not hesitate if you feel discomfort or notice changes - we are here to find the best solution for your health!”