New Data Supports Effectiveness of VivAer Nasal Airway Obstruction Device
New data confirms VivAer provides consistent and long-lasting symptom relief for patients suffering from nasal airway obstruction (NAO) due to nasal valve collapse (NVC).
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New Data Supports Effectiveness of VivAer Nasal Airway Obstruction Device
New data confirms VivAer provides consistent and long-lasting symptom relief for patients suffering from nasal airway obstruction (NAO) due to nasal valve collapse (NVC).
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Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost COVID-19 Risk
Nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the SARS-CoV-2 virus needs to enter human cells and may explain why some individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection.
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‘Top Gun’ Star Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia
The actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, Heat, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away Tuesday at the age of 65 due to pneumonia.
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Adenotonsillectomy Improved Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing
Adenotonsillectomy was tied to a 32% reduction in medical visits and a 48% reduction in prescription use among children with mild sleep-disordered breathing.
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Mepolizumab Reduced Need for Repeat Sinus Surgeries in CRwNP Patients
Patients using mepolizumab (Nucala) experienced significant improvement in nasal polyps, nasal obstruction, smell and overall symptoms.
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Olympus Offers New Portable Monitor for Single-Use Bronchoscopy
The digital video monitor is an all-in-one video processor and monitor for use with single-use endoscopes for both bronchoscopy and ENT.
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CMS Assigns CPT Code to Chronic Rhinitis Treatment
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently assigned a CPT reimbursement code for the Neuromark System, Neurent Medical’s chronic rhinitis treatment.
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Chronic Rhinitis Treatment Offers Significant Symptom Improvements
Chronic rhinitis patients treated with the Neuromark System demonstrated significant improvement in rhinorrhea and nasal congestion symptoms at 3 months, according to new data.
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AMA Establishes New CPT Code for Chronic Rhinitis Treatment Method
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel accepted the application for a new Category I CPT code to report endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve using radiofrequency (RF) ablation, according to Aerin Medical Inc.
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Avacopan Reduced Respiratory/ENT Symptoms in ANCA Vasculitis
Among in ANCA-associated vasculitis patients, Avacopan was better than Prednisone in reducing respiratory and ear, nose and throat (ENT) involvement, while reducing glucocorticoid use.
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Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Intersect ENT
Medtronic plc has completed the acquisition of Intersect ENT, expanding the company’s comprehensive ear, nose, and throat (ENT) portfolio with products used in sinus procedures to improve post-operative outcomes and to treat nasal polyps.
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FDA Clears Neuromark Nerve Disruption Treatment for Chronic Rhinitis
The FDA has cleared the Neuromark Rhinitis Neurolysis Therapy (RNT), an in-office treatment designed to create lesions to disrupt the posterior nasal nerves, for patients with chronic rhinitis, according to Neurent Medical.
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty an Effective Surgical Option for Some OSA Patients
Certain patient characteristics can increase likelihood of a successful outcome following a surgical procedure called uvopalatopharyngoplasty.
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UPPP Procedure Removes Excess Throat Tissue in OSA Patients
A procedure known as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) may help eliminate OSA, according to study results presented at Chest 2007.
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Surviving Sleep
Proper management of sleep apnea can reduce the significant consequences of this disorder, which can include frequent arousals, daytime sleepiness, even death.
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Airway Management in the Obese Patient
Obesity can exacerbate OSA and presents special intubation problems. RTs need to be prepared with strategies when treating this patient population.
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