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Chronic Rhinitis: Emerging Approaches & Treatments

with Dr. Dennis Tang

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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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, September 30). Ep. 241 – Chronic Rhinitis: Emerging Approaches & Treatments [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Dr. Dennis Tang

Dr. Dennis Tang is an otolaryngologist practicing at Cedar-Sinai in Los Angeles, California.

Synopsis

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.

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

Resources

Dr. Dennis Tang
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider/dennis-tang-3316614.html

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