Ep. 158 Nasal Airway Management: Evolving Practices in Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Nora Perkins

BackTable ENT

In this episode, Dr. Nora Perkins (Albany ENT & Allergy Services), discusses in-office procedural management of nasal airway obstruction with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

First, the surgeons discuss the advantages of in-office procedures. Then, Dr. Perkins describes different presentations of nasal airway obstruction and their medical management. Diving deeper, Dr. Perkins shares her procedural workflow, including anesthetic protocols, her VivAer Aerin device technique, and billing considerations. Finally, the episode concludes with Dr. Perkins’ advice to otolaryngologists interested in performing more in-office procedures.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

02:07 - Discussion of Nasal Airway Obstruction

08:21 - The Patient with Nasal Airway Obstruction

15:29 - Medical Management of Nasal Airway Obstruction

26:17 - The Aerin VivAer RF Ablation Device

32:12 - Anatomical Considerations and Treatment Options

35:10 - Anesthetic Protocol & Patient Comfort

47:56 - Long-term Outcomes and Quality of Life

49:42 - Billing and Insurance Considerations

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RESOURCES

Dr. Nora Perkins’ Albany ENT & Allergy Services Profile:

https://albanyentandallergy.com/bio/nora-w-perkins/

Aerin VivAer Website:

https://vivaer.com/