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Laura Henry, MD

Specialty in Otolaryngology

Dr. Henry is a first-year resident in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her BA in political economy from Williams College. As a medical student, she was the editorial manager of an otolaryngology publication and has extensive experience with medical writing. She is currently working on research projects for publication in the sub-specialty fields of otology, head and neck cancer, and facial plastics. Outside the hospital she enjoys fly fishing, squash, hiking, and watching pro tennis.

Practice names

Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania

Education and training

MD, University of Pennsylvania

BA, Williams College

Certifications

Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania

Editorial manager of an otolaryngology publication

Articles from Laura Henry, MD

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Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

Oral thrush causes white patches on the inner cheeks and tongue, a feeling of having cotton inside your mouth, changes in taste, and pain with eating and swallowing.

Whooping Cough: Hallmark Symptoms, Treatments and When Is It Dangerous

This article will discuss the respiratory illness whooping cough that can occur in children, adolescents, and adults. Symptoms include fatigue and malaise, a low-grade fever, excessive tearing, red eyes, severe coughing, a “whooping” sound on inspiration, and vomiting after coughing.

Lung Cancer: Symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer & Treatment by Stage

This article will review the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of non-small cell lung cancer. The primary symptoms of this condition include cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, and hoarseness. A history of smoking is the predominant cause.

Chickenpox: Symptoms in Children and Adults & How to Prevent It

This article will review the symptoms, management, and prevention of the acute condition chickenpox. Symptoms include a widespread rash and flu-like symptoms.

Sunburn results from excess exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Symptoms include reddening of the skin (erythema), fluid-filled bumps on the skin or blisters, and possibly nausea, fever, vomiting, and headache.

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has many different symptoms, like bloating, cramping, and mood/behavioral changes. Figure out what’s causing your symptoms and how to find relief.

Bell's Palsy: What Causes Bell's Palsy & Best Treatment for Full Recovery

This article will review the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition Bell’s palsy. The main symptom of this condition is paralysis of facial muscles.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be acute or chronic. Symptoms occur in three stages, characterized by a sore in the mouth or genital area, followed by a rash, and, if untreated, can progress to more serious issues such as blindness, paralysis, dementia, deafness, and death.

Dislocated Finger

Finger dislocation occurs when the bones of the finger are moved from their normal position; most often in the middle knuckle of the little, ring, middle, or index finger.

Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

Oral thrush causes white patches on the inner cheeks and tongue, a feeling of having cotton inside your mouth, changes in taste, and pain with eating and swallowing.

Whooping Cough: Hallmark Symptoms, Treatments and When Is It Dangerous

This article will discuss the respiratory illness whooping cough that can occur in children, adolescents, and adults. Symptoms include fatigue and malaise, a low-grade fever, excessive tearing, red eyes, severe coughing, a “whooping” sound on inspiration, and vomiting after coughing.

Lung Cancer: Symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer & Treatment by Stage

This article will review the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of non-small cell lung cancer. The primary symptoms of this condition include cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, and hoarseness. A history of smoking is the predominant cause.

Chickenpox: Symptoms in Children and Adults & How to Prevent It

This article will review the symptoms, management, and prevention of the acute condition chickenpox. Symptoms include a widespread rash and flu-like symptoms.

Sunburn results from excess exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Symptoms include reddening of the skin (erythema), fluid-filled bumps on the skin or blisters, and possibly nausea, fever, vomiting, and headache.

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has many different symptoms, like bloating, cramping, and mood/behavioral changes. Figure out what’s causing your symptoms and how to find relief.

Bell's Palsy: What Causes Bell's Palsy & Best Treatment for Full Recovery

This article will review the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition Bell’s palsy. The main symptom of this condition is paralysis of facial muscles.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be acute or chronic. Symptoms occur in three stages, characterized by a sore in the mouth or genital area, followed by a rash, and, if untreated, can progress to more serious issues such as blindness, paralysis, dementia, deafness, and death.

Dislocated Finger

Finger dislocation occurs when the bones of the finger are moved from their normal position; most often in the middle knuckle of the little, ring, middle, or index finger.

Sialadenitis: A Salivary Gland Disorder

Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It causes swelling and pain on the face, near the ears. It can be viral or bacterial. If it’s a bacterial infection, it’s treated with antibiotics.

Oral thrush causes white patches on the inner cheeks and tongue, a feeling of having cotton inside your mouth, changes in taste, and pain with eating and swallowing.

Whooping Cough: Hallmark Symptoms, Treatments and When Is It Dangerous

This article will discuss the respiratory illness whooping cough that can occur in children, adolescents, and adults. Symptoms include fatigue and malaise, a low-grade fever, excessive tearing, red eyes, severe coughing, a “whooping” sound on inspiration, and vomiting after coughing.

Lung Cancer: Symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer & Treatment by Stage

This article will review the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of non-small cell lung cancer. The primary symptoms of this condition include cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, and hoarseness. A history of smoking is the predominant cause.

Chickenpox: Symptoms in Children and Adults & How to Prevent It

This article will review the symptoms, management, and prevention of the acute condition chickenpox. Symptoms include a widespread rash and flu-like symptoms.

Sunburn results from excess exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Symptoms include reddening of the skin (erythema), fluid-filled bumps on the skin or blisters, and possibly nausea, fever, vomiting, and headache.

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has many different symptoms, like bloating, cramping, and mood/behavioral changes. Figure out what’s causing your symptoms and how to find relief.

Bell's Palsy: What Causes Bell's Palsy & Best Treatment for Full Recovery

This article will review the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition Bell’s palsy. The main symptom of this condition is paralysis of facial muscles.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be acute or chronic. Symptoms occur in three stages, characterized by a sore in the mouth or genital area, followed by a rash, and, if untreated, can progress to more serious issues such as blindness, paralysis, dementia, deafness, and death.

Dislocated Finger

Finger dislocation occurs when the bones of the finger are moved from their normal position; most often in the middle knuckle of the little, ring, middle, or index finger.

Publication Highlights

Henry, LE, Haugen, TW, Rassekh, CH, Adappa, ND, Weinstein, GS, O'Malley, BW. A novel transpalatal‐transoral robotic surgery approach to clival chordomas extending into the nasopharynx. Head & Neck. 2019; 41: E133– E140. DOI: 10.1002/hed.25747