Lessons

    1. What are the nasal valves and are they related to breathing problems?

    2. Does nasal valve collapse worsen over time and do you see this in patients with nasal trauma?

    3. Are there higher risk patients for nasal valve collapse?

    4. Tell us about your history and exam for patients suspected of nasal valve collapse?

    5. What are the signs someone has external valve collapse?

    6. When do you start considering a surgical repair for nasal valve collapse?

    7. What are your thoughts are on newer technologies addressing the nasal valve?

    8. What is your anesthesia protocol for treatment of nasal valve collapse?

    9. What is your post op protocol for nasal valve repair?

    1. How do patients with nasal airway obstruction present?

    2. What is the recommended regimen for medical management of allergic rhinitis patients?

    3. What are the different procedure options for nasal obstruction?

    4. How do you examine nasal function in an office setting?

    5. Can you talk about how you use the radiofrequency treatment devices for the nasal valve?

    6. How do you manage patients expectations afterward?

    7. What are the key considerations when deciding between performing nasal procedures in an office setting versus an operating room?

    8. How has your anesthetic protocol evolved for office procedures?

    9. What are the steps involved in your nasal obstruction procedure?

    10. What are the potential complications and how can they effect the expected recovery time?

    11. What positive impacts does this procedure have on the patients' quality of life?

    12. Do you have any advice for doctors transitioning from OR to the office based procedures?

    1. How do nasal airway obstruction patients present in your practice?

    2. Tell us about your exam and what kind of scope you use

    3. What tools do you have to offer?

    4. Do you try to get patients to do therapies at home?

    5. What procedures are you doing with the nasal valve when addressing airway obstruction?

    6. How do you position the stylus and use the scope at the same time?

    7. Tell us how you place the device on the nasal mucosa

    8. How do you use VivAer on the turbinates?

    9. Is there any rebound intra-nasal swelling from the procedure?

    10. Are there any other conditions you look for when it comes to patient selection?

    11. Any other tools for treating patients with nasal valve collapse?

    12. What is your pre procedure anesthesia protocol?

    13. What is your topical anesthesia protocol?

    14. How do you handle your pledgets?

    15. Any more tips on your anesthetic technique?

About this course

  • 36 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content