New Drug to Treat Nasal Polyps - Dupilumab (Dupixent)

Patients who suffer from nasal polyps suffer from significant nasal obstruction, smell loss, and congestion. This condition is not normally "curable" and requires medical management for long-term symptom control. Traditional treatment includes surgical removal , leukotriene inhibitor (ie, singulair ), intranasal steroids , allergy shots (if applicable), and oral steroids. In the majority of patients, this treatment management usually controls nasal polyp recurrence/growth such t…

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How to Read a CT Sinus Scan for the Layperson

It is actually not that difficult for non-medical individuals to learn how to accurately look at a CT Sinus scan and determine whether there is a sinus infection , nasal polyps , or is actually normal. Watch the video above to learn how to read a CT Sinus scan like a pro (well, almost like a pro). But if you prefer to read, here's a brief explanation. First, know your colors. Air is BLACK Bone is WHITE Everything else like soft tissues and fluid is GREY CT sinus scans are ob…

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High Blood Pressure Medication Helps with Nasal Polyps!

Verapamil , a blood pressure medication, may help with an uncommon disorder called nasal polyps  that afflict certain individuals causing significant nasal congestion, nasal obstruction , smell loss, and chronic sinusitis . Nasal polyps appear like a cluster of grapes within the nasal and sinus passages leading to subjective sino-nasal symptoms. Although sinus surgery can physically remove the nasal polyps , whatever trigger caused their initial formation can lead to their regrowth. As suc…

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Doxycycline Helps Shrink Nasal Polyps

A new research study was published that showed that the anbitiotic doxycycline (as well as methylprednisolone steroid) significantly decreased nasal polyp size compared with placebo. The effect of methylprednisolone was maximal at week 3 and lasted until week 8, whereas the effect of doxycycline was moderate but present for 12 weeks. What patients suffering from nasal polyps need to realize is that such effects from steroids and even doxycycline are temporary... the nasal polyps come back. …

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Dr. Chang Featured in TV Medical News Program on CBS 6/5/10

On May 21, 2010, a video crew came to our office to film a segment on Dr. Chang and what he does (or rather a very small part of what he does) as an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon. Dr. Chang along with 9 other practices were featured in a medical news television show "American Health Front" that aired on June 5, 2010 at 7PM on Channel 9 (WUSA-TV CBS). The main focus of what Dr. Chang talked about are the different causes of nasal obstruction and their treatment includin…

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Dr. Chang to be Featured in TV Medical News Program on CBS

On May 21, 2010, a video crew came to our office to film a segment on Dr. Chang and what he does (or rather a very small part of what he does) as an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon. Dr. Chang along with 9 other practices will be featured in a medical news television show "American Health Front" that will air on June 5, 2010 at 7PM on Channel 9 (WUSA-TV CBS). The main focus of what Dr. Chang talked about are the different causes of nasal obstruction and their treatment …

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