How to Put Nose Spray Into the Nose
Spray to the outside of the nose aiming toward the pupil on the same side. Do not sniff after spraying the nose.
Are You Experiencing Chronic Sinusitis?
If you’ve ever experienced a sinus infection, you know the pain and misery this entails. You are not alone: Nearly 29 million American adults suffer from sinusitis (the medical term for sinus infection). Symptoms Sinusitis is a result of swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages. Symptoms are similar to those of the common cold…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Image Guidance for Sinus Surgery
Dr. Rosner uses the Scopus image guidance system for in-office Balloon Sinuplasty. Images on the screen are bigger and clearer than on other systems. Accuracy in navigation is often .3 mm vs. 2 mm on other systems. This makes the in-office procedure safer and quicker.
Balloon Sinuplasty is Comfortable in the Office Setting
Most patients undergoing Balloon Sinuplasty choose to have it done with oral sedation in the office. This saves thousands of dollars over having it done with general anesthesia in the hospital. Over 90% of patients feel this is easier than having a dental filling.