SINUSITIS
BIOLOGIC THERAPIES and BALLOON SINUS DILATION are revolutionizing the treatment of surgical sinus conditions with much less downtime, or possibly with no surgery at all...
Sublingual Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Asthma Control
A recent study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) reduces the need for inhaled steroids among patients with mild to moderate allergic asthma. Mann ENT was the first practice in North Carolina to provide sublingual immunotherapy for their patients approximately 15 years ago, and the practice has now
Relief For Scuba Divers with Ear Problems Now Available
A new, minimally invasive office procedure called Eustachian Tube Dilation or Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty has been helping SCUBA divers with ear pressure problems get back in the water. Many divers know that intense ear pain can accompany deep dives due to the inability to equilibrate air pressure through the eustachian tubes, which are the plumbing
Allergy and Asthma Linked to DECREASED Covid Risk
A recent study published in the journal Thorax oddly demonstrates a 38% lower risk of developing a Covid infection among people with asthma and allergy. While this study cannot conclude a cause for this association, it may be related to the lower expression of the ACE-2 receptors. These receptors in bodily tissues act as the
ENT EXPRESS CARE CHECK-IN
Meghan DeMatta, PA-C Board Certified Physician Assistant Highly Specialized in the Treatment of Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions in Adults and Children SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • EVERY FRIDAY • 9AM – 11 AM in the Clayton Office and 2PM-5PM in the Cary Office The ENT Express Care Clinic Provides Innovative Medical Care for Non-Urgent
Nasal Steroids May Lower Covid Risk
Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) therapy (Flonase/Nasonex/Rhinocort) is associated with a lower risk for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit and in-hospital mortality according to a recent publication in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. At Mann ENT, we commonly prescribe this medication for various ailments of the head and
Revolutionary New Treatment Now Available for Sinusitis with Nasal Polyps
A new category of therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of advanced sinusitis with nasal polyps at Mann ENT. Known as Biologics, these novel injectable medications have previously provided impressive results for conditions such as allergic asthma and atopic dermatitis, as well as very promising results in treating previously fatal cancers. The FDA has recently approved
New Treatment for Tinnitus Coming Soon?
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects 15% of the population and is often quite difficult to treat. Mann ENT is following the development of a novel and innovative product called the Lenire that may help treat this often debilitating condition. While this treatment is not available yet in the US, we expect it to
TELEMEDICINE VISITS AND COVID-19 POLICIES
For Telemedicine visits, we currently employ several intuitive phone, laptop and desktop platforms. You will be contacted prior to your appointment with simple instructions on how to connect from your computer or smartphone. Telemedicine visits continue to be covered by most major insurance plans to this point.