ities that held the plastic funny bone and Adam's apple.
Minimally invasive procedures are also being used to address sinus-
related issues other than classic sinusitis. "Cryotherapy is applied to
the posterior nasal nerve, which contributes to dripping and conges-
tion of the nose," says Dr. Senior. "It's a new treatment for chronic
running noses, which is a problem that plagues the older population."
Dr. Senior says newer chitosan-based nasal packing materials are
made from shrimp shells, which are hemostatic and, according to
manufacturers of the packs, result in better healing and less scarring.
"That's an interesting development I'd like to learn more about," he
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