Septal Deviation and Septoplasty
May 25, 2018Septal deviation is a common condition, with a significant portion of the population having their septum deviate to one side or the other. Commonly some degree of nasal trauma may cause a deviated septum. Many people are asymptomatic from this, however a few can have nasal obstruction symptoms on the side that is deviated. In […]
More ➤The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
March 15, 2018Hearing loss and dementia seem unrelated to the majority of us. Aside from the fact that they both accompany aging, one has to do with one’s ears, and the other has to do with one’s brain. However, multiple studies have shown they are actually closely related. In the latest study from researchers at the University […]
More ➤Nasal Rinsing, or the Use of Neti Pots
February 5, 2018The use of neti pots and similar methods of irrigating the nasal cavity is an old homeopathic remedy for sinus pressure and high levels of sinus mucus. Read more.
More ➤Award Winning Research
September 28, 2017Nicholas Weseley, UNR 2nd year Medical Student, presented his summer research project “A Validated Model for the 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test Subdomain Structure in Chronic Rhinosinusitis” at the Regional American College of Physicians Meeting on September 27th at the VA Hospital in Reno. He won first prize for the summer project he headed up in […]
More ➤Nevada ENT and Reno Tahoe Sinus Center Collaborate with Harvard Medical School
September 25, 2017Dr. Meier recently returned from Chicago where the paper “A Validated Model for the 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test Subdomain Structure in Chronic Rhinosinusitis” was presented at the American Rhinologic Society’s Annual Meeting. This paper demonstrated that the 22 questions found in the SNOT-22 can be grouped into 4 subdomains (sleep, nasal, otologic/facial pain and emotional). […]
More ➤Odontogenic (Dental) Sinusitis
September 25, 2017Odontogenic sinusitis is a persistent infection of the sinuses that arises from a diseased upper tooth root – usually a molar. Odontogenic sinusitis comprises 5-10% of chronic sinusitis. The dental infection will cause a periapical abscess (pus collection around the root of the tooth) which is commonly located in the cheek sinus. This will cause […]
More ➤Chronic Sinusitis and Other Nasal Complaints
September 25, 2017Nasal complaints are common in northern Nevada. While there are many conditions that can cause nasal symptoms, high altitude, allergies and lack of humidity are some of the factors that can lead to nasal symptoms. Fortunately the majority of nasal complaints can be resolved with simple, economical solutions, many of which are available over the […]
More ➤Dr. Meier Featured in Canyon Vista Living
September 25, 2017Dr. Meier authored an article on chronic sinusitis and nasal health for the October issue of Canyon Vista Living – the local magazine for Somersett Reno. Please click below to download the PDF Thank you to Canyon Vista Living for the great opportunity senior-living-Dr-Meier08252017
More ➤Revision Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Maxillary Recirculation
September 25, 2017Chronic sinusitis is, as the name implies, a chronic disease. There is no permanent cure for chronic sinusitis, but there are many treatments that can improve patients’ symptoms. The first step in treatment of chronic sinusitis is using a topical nasal steroid, like Flonase (now over the counter) and a saline rinses. If patients continue […]
More ➤Dr. Meier Gives Grand Rounds at Renown Regional Medical Center
September 25, 2017Dr. Meier lectured at Renown Regional Medical Center Grand Rounds on August 10th, 2017 on “Chronic Sinusitis and Other Nasal Complaints”. In addition to the audience present in the Mack Auditorium, there were remote attendees from Ely and Bishop. Dr. Meier was happy to meet his referring doctors, and to answer everyone’s questions about nasal […]
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