In this episode, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan invite Dr. Omar Ahmed, rhinologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, to discuss innovative treatments for chronic rhinitis.

First, Dr. Ahmed shares his experience with treating chronic rhinitis using medications, in-office procedures, and surgery. Patients who fail to respond to medication find rhinitis relief up to 95% of the time following posterior nasal nerve ablation. He explains the difference between radiofrequency ablation (RhinAer and Neurent) and cryoablation (ClariFix). Then, Dr. Ahmed explains relevant anatomy, patient counseling, and potential adverse effects of ablation. Finally, he touches on recent developments in billing for these treatments.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

04:11 - Discussion on Chronic Rhinitis and Office-Based Procedures

07:03 - Understanding Rhinitis Patients and Their Symptoms

09:27 - Examination, Workup, and Treatment for Rhinitis Patients

24:03 - Surgical Treatments for Rhinitis

29:44 - Overview of In-Office Procedures for Rhinitis

36:50 - The Impact of Anatomical Challenges on the Procedure

43:20 - Post-Procedure Instructions and Potential Complications

52:29 - Understanding the New Billing and CPT Approval

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RESOURCES

RhinAer Chronic Rhinitis Treatment

https://rhinaer.com/hcp/

Dr. Ahmed’s Houston Methodist Profile:

https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/omar-g-ahmed/