Topic
Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation (PNN Ablation)
Podcasts
ENT & Allergy # 298Oct 15, 2026Optimizing CRS Outcomes with Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation
Claims data suggest roughly one in three patients return after sinus surgery with persistent symptoms, and for many of them the complaint is drainage. On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, host Dr. Ashley Agan welcomes Dr. Chris Davis, a comprehensive otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama, whose practice is largely rhinology, to make the case that the persistent drainage after a technically perfect sinus surgery is a treatable problem rather than an acceptable residual. They discuss the anatomy and neuroimmune function of the posterior nasal nerve, how ablation may affect symptom scores and local inflammation, and the stepwise approach to patient selection and operative technique.
Industry # 106Aug 18, 2026Keeping Up with the Field in Private Practice ENT
How do private practice ENTs keep up with a rapidly evolving field and decide when a new technique or device is worth the investment? On this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Christopher Gentile, a general ENT in private practice outside Atlanta, about the realities of continuing education, device adoption, and the economics of running a community practice. They talk through Dr. Gentile's broad case mix in general ENT, his approach to allergy and sleep, and how he stays current through conferences, proctored labs, podcasts, and peer-to-peer learning.
- ENT & Allergy # 242Oct 7, 2025
Advances in Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation
We’re keeping the chronic rhinitis conversation going in this week’s episode of BackTable ENT. Otolaryngologist Dr. Greg Davis joins Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to break down his approach to posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation with the NeuroMark Gen 3, including patient prep, anesthesia, technique, and postoperative care.
- ENT & Allergy # 241Sep 30, 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.
- ENT & Allergy # 210Feb 11, 2025
Rethinking OSA: Role of the Nose
Is nasal obstruction the hidden culprit behind CPAP failure in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, host Dr. Ashley Agan discusses nasal airway obstruction’s impact on OSA with guests Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth.
- ENT & Allergy # 147Dec 12, 2023
Latest Innovations in Rhinitis Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
- ENT & Allergy # 109May 9, 2023
Cryotherapy for Chronic Rhinitis and Nasal Congestion
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah interviews rhinologist Dr. Jeffrey Suh (UCLA) about cryotherapy as a new treatment for chronic rhinitis.
- ENT & Allergy # 77Nov 15, 2022
In-Office Procedures for Chronic Rhinitis
In this episode, Dr. Stan McClurg, a private practice rhinologist at Ascentist Healthcare in Kansas City, shares his approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic rhinitis patients using the in-office RhinAer procedure.