Episode # 279 • 23 Jun 2026
Collaborative Care in Chronic Sinusitis & Allergies
When should recurrent sinus infections trigger an allergy or immune workup? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy podcast, Dr. Karen Kaufman of Kaufman Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology in Vienna, Virginia, sits down with Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss chronic sinusitis evaluation, allergy testing, immunotherapy, immune deficiency screening, and building a private practice.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:53 - Chronic Sinusitis Basics
06:44 - Sinusitis Types and Polyps
10:18 - Testing and Treatment Plan
18:40 - When to Suspect Immunodeficiency
25:44 - Allergy Testing Methods
38:39 - Why Go Solo
43:10 - Practice Growth, Visibility, Team Building, and Systems
51:55 - ENT and Allergy Collaboration
55:50 - Closing Remarks
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More about this episode
Dr. Kaufman explains how to distinguish chronic sinusitis from other causes of nasal and facial symptoms, when to evaluate for allergy and immune dysfunction, and how sinusitis phenotypes influence treatment decisions. She also shares her experience launching a private practice during the pandemic and discusses strategies for practice growth through community engagement, increased visibility, and social media.
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