Episode # 241 • 30 Sept 2025
Chronic Rhinitis: Emerging Approaches & Treatments
So many patients deal with a runny, stuffy nose every day, and sprays only go so far. Let’s talk about what’s new for chronic rhinitis. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Dennis Tang, a Rhinologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses chronic rhinitis and the latest treatment advancements with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Insurance Coverage for Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation
04:23 - Patient Presentation, Diagnostic & Treatment Approaches
11:07 - Posterior Nasal Nerve (PNN) Ablation Explained
17:57 - Physical Examination and In-Office Procedure
20:47 - Allergy Patients and Immunotherapy
22:21 - Chronic Rhinosinusitis vs. Chronic Rhinitis
32:33 - Radiofrequency Ablation Technology
39:49 - Procedure Techniques and Anatomical Considerations
46:42 - In-Office Procedure Logistics
01:06:10 - Final Thoughts
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More about this episode
Dr. Tang discusses the benefits of posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation and the recent approval of the procedure by Cigna Insurance, which expands accessibility for patients. The conversation covers the typical presentation of chronic rhinitis, the procedural details, patient selection, preoperative and postoperative care, and billing considerations. Dr. Tang also touches on the anatomy involved and the technological innovations that are enabling contemporary rhinitis treatment.
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