Chronic sinusitis affects tens of millions of patients annually (including my own household). Over the years we have continued to refine treatment options, both medical and surgical. The latest incarnation of surgical treatment is the use of small balloon catheters (taken from the cardiac angioplasty world) to more gently stretch the sinus openings, usually done […]
Author Archives: Aaron Rogers
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Sep
Sep
Fortunately, the answer is even easier than you think. Thanks in part to the Americans with Disabilities Act, airlines have to provide you accommodations to carry your CPAP machine (or BIPAP/AutoPap or other respiratory device). Also as CPAP machine’s are increasingly common, a great number of travelers every day are flying with their CPAP machines. […]
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Jul
Jul
Dr. Steven Bomeli will be bringing minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery to the Northside Hospital area with the creation of the Advanced Thyroid and Parathyroid Center, a division of Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates in North Atlanta. Dr. Bomeli brings a wealth of experience in head and neck surgery from the University of […]
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May
May
Providing exposure to the pituitary gland and base of the brain, and repairing damage done by trauma or surgery to these areas are part of what Rhinologists – Otolaryngologists do. We work closely with various neurosurgeons in the community in Atlanta to assist in pituitary gland surgery (adenohypophysectomy) and definitively sealing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks […]
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery recently published an updated clinical practice guideline on adult sinus infections. Sinus infections, often peaking during allergy and cold seasons, account for about $11 Billion in annual direct expenditures in this country and affect about 30 million people annually. And as sinus sufferers know, the […]
The Inspire surgically implanted nerve stimulator is a revolutionary breakthrough in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea for those unable to use a CPAP machine. Dr. Mickelson, an international leader in sleep apnea treatment, has been a collaborator with the Inspire group during their pre-FDA trials. We look forward to offering this treatment option to […]
The sinus stent represents the cutting edge of sinus infection technology. This new device, from a cocktail napkin idea in 2005 to an FDA approval in 2011, dramatically improves healing after sinus surgery. Watch the attached video to see how the stent is placed within the sinus cavities, and then releases a potent nasal steroid […]
Benign Positional Vertigo (or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Vertigo is special kind of dizziness that give you a severe sense of spinning or motion. It is usually a sign of an inner ear disorder, but can be a result of the balance nerve (vestibulo-cochlear nerve) or balance center in the brain. Vertigo can be quite […]
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Apr
Apr
The NTSB recently finished up their review of a fatal train derailment in New York. What they found is that the driver actually fell asleep behind the wheel while driving the train. He reached speeds of 82mph in a 30mph section of track. As a result the trail derailed and four passengers lost their lives. […]
Washington Post story today about Obstructive Sleep Apnea Maybe it is more than just snoring? Obstructive sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing at night, limiting REM-phase sleep and causing blood oxygen fluctuations. In addition to daytime sleepiness and headaches, severe OSA can cause hypertension and heart disease and can contribute to obesity. What may be […]