Ep. 147 Latest Innovations in Rhinitis Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide with Dr. Omar Ahmed
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. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Aerin Medical https://aerinmedical.com/ --- 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 --- RESOURCES RhinAer Chronic Rhinitis Treatment https://rhinaer.com/hcp/ Dr. Ahmed’s Houston Methodist Profile: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/omar-g-ahmed/