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Panel Presentations

Rhinology/Allergy

Catching the Runny Nose

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location: 121-122
Disclosure(s):
Seth M. Brown, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Angela M. Donaldson, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Rhinorrhea is one of the most common symptoms seen in an otolaryngology office. Treatment has become more advanced in recent years with the advent of procedures touted for the treatment of rhinorrhea and rhinitis. This program will go through the pathophysiology of rhinorrhea before exploring the differential diagnoses, workup, medical, and surgical treatment options for the various causes of rhinorrhea. The program will include rhinitis, both allergic and nonallergic, postnasal drip, and cerebrospinal fluid leak. For rhinitis, it will include the pros and cons of each treatment option and will include a discussion describing the risks, benefits, and outcomes. Demonstration of the different surgical techniques along with the devices on the market will be presented. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of the literature on the various treatment options will be presented to help participants select the appropriate procedure for each individual patient. Postnasal drip will be explored, as this is an often frustrating problem for patients and providers alike. The appropriate workup and treatment options will be discussed. Cerebrospinal fluid leak will be thoroughly explored as well, focusing on spontaneous leaks and their workup and repair. Finally, proper methods of coding for all of the procedures discussed will be included.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Differentiate the unique forms of rhinorrhea and the appropriate workup for this condition.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Analyze the patient with postnasal drip, perform the appropriate exam and workup, and provide treatment options.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Implement surgical options for rhinitis in your practice for the appropriate patients.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need for treatment algorithms for patients with rhinitis. Differentiate those patients best treated with surgical procedures and those managed medically. Navigate the data in the literature, mostly driven by industry, into an unbiased opinion of realistic patient outcomes with treatment.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

    Moderator(s)

  • Seth M. Brown, MD

    Associate Clinical Professor
    University of Connecticut
    Farmington, CT, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • AD

    Angela M. Donaldson, MD

    Associate Professor
    Mayo Clinic
    Jacksonville, FL, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Edward D. McCoul, MD, MPH

    Professor and Vice Chair
    Ochsner Health
    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • YC

    Yvonne Chan, MD

    Professor and Vice Chair Education
    University of Toronto
    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Disclosure information not submitted.