Ep. 246 How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment with Dr. Scott McCusker

If your patients still struggle with sleep apnea after other treatments, it might be time to look at the nose. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott McCusker joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the impact of nasal airway obstruction on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).---This podcast is supported by:Aerin Medicalhttps://aerinmedical.com/---SYNPOSISDr. McCusker shares insights on his practice, evaluation techniques for nasal obstruction, and the use of minimally invasive procedures like VivAer. The conversation covers the importance of the septal swell bodies, the effectiveness of nasal treatments on OSA outcomes, and patient management strategies, including when to combine different surgical interventions. The episode also touches on post-operative care and the potential role of new technologies and treatments in enhancing patient outcomes.---RESOURCESDr. Scott McCusker https://ambrdfcs.org/doctors/scott-mccusker-md/

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