The Nose Is Instrumental In Protecting Us from Viruses
New research from Harvard Medical School has shown new first line defenses in the nose. The lining of the nose releases extracellular vesicles, or EVs. These particles act as decoys and viruses attach to them thinking they are cells. The vesicles then release micro strands of microRNA to disable the viruses. When the weather is…
Earwax
To soften earwax, use mineral oil or baby oil. Place three to five drops in the clogged ear and let it soak in. Do this daily for a week. To clear the ear, use a bulb syringe. Mix vinegar and water, 50% each. Use a bulb syringe to rinse a half a cup into each…
Nosebleeds
To stop a nosebleed at home, take Afrin nose spray and spray it on a cotton ball. Place the cotton ball in the nose, then pinch and hold it for 10 minutes. Try to remain calm. The more you move, wipe your nose or raise your heart rate, the more your nose will bleed.
Nose Spray Addiction
Over-the-counter nose sprays with Afrin can be addictive. They should not be used for more than three days in a month. There are medical and surgical treatments to improve nasal breathing if you have nose spray dependency.
Coverage for Hearing Aids
Many patients can receive hearing aids through their insurance. We participate with Tru hearing. Many working patients qualify for coverage through Michigan Rehabilitation. All these patients receive their hearing aids from our highly trained audiologists.
More Comfortable Balloon Sinuplasty in the Office
Patients are now receiving a sublingual (under the tongue) Dsuvia tablet before balloon sinuplasty procedures. Patients are less sedated and more comfortable. They can tell us about an immediate improvement in their sinus symptoms during the procedure.
Vivaer Radiofrequency Treatment for Nasal Obstruction
VivAer® is a technique using topical radio waves to improve nasal breathing. This is performed in the office under local anesthesia. This treats septal swells and nasal valve collapse. If a Breath Right® strip helps you breathe better, then this procedure is likely to help you. Dr. Rosner has performed hundreds of these procedures with…
Shorter Wait Times in the Office
All patients prefer to wait as little as possible. We have changed the office flow, so wait times are much shorter. To achieve this, patients are now asked to fill out their medical history on our portal prior to scheduling an office visit. For patients who need help with the portal, a visit can be…
Endoscopic Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
What is septoplasty? Septoplasty is a surgery done to straighten or repair the septum of the nose. What is endoscopic septoplasty? Historically, most septoplasties have been performed with an incision in the front of the nose. Tunnels several inches long are often made to expose the deviation of the septum. In endoscopic septoplasty, however, an…
Working With a Scribe
Dr. Rosner will typically have an assistant or scribe with him. The scribe enters the history, physical information and orders into the electronic health record. This allows the doctor to spend more face-to-face time with the patient, instead of looking at the computer. At times, instructions need to be given to the scribe. Most patients…