Could a Pill Cure Sleep Apnea and Replace the CPAP? What We Know About Apnimed’s Sleep Apnea Drug AD109

For decades, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has mostly centered around CPAP machines, oral appliances, surgery, and weight loss. But a new investigational medication from  Apnimed  is generating major interest because it may become one of the first effective oral medications for sleep apnea. The drug, called  AD109 , has now completed large Phase 3 clinical trials with encouraging results. What Is AD109? AD109 is a once-nightly pill designed to help keep the airway open during sle…

5/19/2026 0

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Sudden Hearing Loss by Florida CBS TV News Station (Video by Dr. Chang Used in the Story @ 0:57)

On May 11, 2026, Jacksonville, FL television station  Action News Jax  aired a powerful health segment featuring veteran news anchor  Phil Amato  and his personal experience with sudden hearing loss. This story stood out with respect to Fauquier ENT as it included a video clip made by Dr. Chris Chang explaining this condition. The story accurately explained a condition that many people have never heard of until it happens to them: sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Often described as …

5/14/2026 0

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The Surprising Tradition of Using Fire to Remove Ear Hair

Ear hair is a completely natural part of aging, especially in men, and for most people it’s managed with simple grooming tools. But in some parts of the world, a far more dramatic method exists— using fire . I only recently heard about this myself. This technique, sometimes called  ear singeing  or  ear flaming , blends grooming with cultural tradition and has drawn curiosity (and concern) from both travelers and medical professionals. Where Does This Practice Come From? Ear hair removal with …

4/25/2026 0

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How an ENT Removes a Fishbone from the Throat Without Sedation

A step-by-step look at a common (but delicate) procedure Accidentally swallowing a fishbone is more common than you might think—especially with certain types of fish that contain fine, sharp bones. While many pass harmlessly, some become lodged in the throat and require removal by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Fortunately, in many cases, this can be safely and efficiently handled right in the clinic using  McGill forceps under endoscopic guidance . Why Fishbones Get Stuck Fishbo…

4/10/2026 0

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How The Simpsons Accidentally Beccomes an ENT Medical Show at Times

For a cartoon,  The Simpsons  contains a surprising number of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) related medical scenes. Over the decades, the show has featured everything from choking emergencies and nosebleeds to sleep apnea and smoker’s voice changes. While played for comedy, many of these scenes actually reflect real medical conditions and treatments seen in ENT clinics and emergency rooms every day. Choking and Foreign Bodies One of the most common ENT emergencies shown in  The Simpsons  is choki…

4/05/2026 0

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From the Exam Room to the Ice Rink: Why an ENT Doctor Started Making Videos on Concussion Evaluation

Yes... the doctor/coach represented in the image does not look like Dr. Chang. (Videos at the Bottom.) If you had asked me a few years ago whether concussion management would become a regular topic of my professional life, I would have said no without hesitation. As an ENT physician, my day-to-day work focuses on the ears, nose, throat, balance, hearing, and the complex systems that connect them. While those systems certainly overlap with neurology, concussion was not something I routinely eval…

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