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The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.
Ep. 241 Chronic Rhinitis: Emerging Approaches & Treatments with Dr. Dennis Tang
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1 hour 5 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 241 Chronic Rhinitis: Emerging Approaches & Treatments with Dr. Dennis Tang
So many patients deal with a runny, stuffy nose every day, and sprays only go so far. Let’s talk about what’s new for chronic rhinitis. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Dennis Tang, a Rhinologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses chronic rhinitis and the latest treatment advancements with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. ---This podcast is supported by:Aerin Medicalhttps://aerinmedical.com/---SYNPOSISDr. Tang discusses the benefits of posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation and the recent approval of the procedure by Cigna Insurance, which expands accessibility for patients. The conversation covers the typical presentation of chronic rhinitis, the procedural details, patient selection, preoperative and postoperative care, and billing considerations. Dr. Tang also touches on the anatomy involved and the technological innovations that are enabling contemporary rhinitis treatment.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction03:01 - Insurance Coverage for Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation04:23 - Patient Presentation, Diagnostic & Treatment Approaches11:07 - Posterior Nasal Nerve (PNN) Ablation Explained17:57 - Physical Examination and In-Office Procedure20:47 - Allergy Patients and Immunotherapy22:21 - Chronic Rhinosinusitis vs. Chronic Rhinitis32:33 - Radiofrequency Ablation Technology39:49 - Procedure Techniques and Anatomical Considerations46:42 - In-Office Procedure Logistics01:06:10 - Final Thoughts ---RESOURCESDr. Dennis Tanghttps://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider/dennis-tang-3316614.html
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The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.
