PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Every otolaryngologist encounters patients with a runny nose whether that be anterior rhinorrhea or post-nasal drip/discharge. Chronic rhinitis is characterized into allergic and non-allergic rhinitis based on the presence (allergic rhinitis) or absence (non-allergic rhinitis) of allergen specific IgE mediated response. Non-allergic rhinitis is a common symptom evaluated in Otolaryngology clinics, affecting approximately 30 million Americans. NAR is associated with a negative impact on patient quality of life, and despite evidence to support topical pharmacotherapies, many patients remain symptomatic and are considered surgical/procedural candidates. The primary goal of this expert series is to provide clinicians who evaluate patients with non-allergic rhinitis with evidence-based comparisons of the medical and surgical options available for patients with debilitating non-allergic rhinitis. The second aim of this series is to provide the audience with detailed surgical techniques for treatment of NAR as well as options for in-office topical anesthetic regimens. Surgical /procedural techniques evaluated include inferior turbinate reduction, botulism toxin injection, endoscopic vidian neurectomy, posterior nasal neurectomy, and ablation of the posterior nasal nerve. Post-nasal discharge has been attributed to sinonasal, laryngeal, and esophageal diseases. We will explore a step-wise approach to evaluation and treatment of post-nasal discharge.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Describe the pathophysiology of non-allergic rhinitis Evaluate the current evidence in support of the surgical treatment of non-allergic rhinitisOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Examine in-office anesthetic regimens for procedural/surgical treatment of non-allergic rhinitis Compare surgical techniques for the surgical treatment of non-allergic rhinitisOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Implement surgical technique for treatment of non-allergic rhinitis Discuss evaluation and management of post-nasal dischargeBACKGROUND STATEMENT: There has been a recent rejuvenation in clinician interest in the surgical management of chronic rhinitis. A new expert series is needed to provide clinicians with a detailed examination of both historical and recent literature evaluating surgical techniques for non-allergic rhinitis.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2410342.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Rhinology