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Please check out Frequently Asked Questions for useful information and answers to commonly asked questions. If you don't find the answers you need please feel free to call our office or fill out our Have a Question Form and we will get back with you shortly.

What can I do to prevent allergy attacks when I am going on a plane?
Afrin Nasal Spray 2 sprays each nostril - 30 minutes prior to airplane take-off and landing


What do I do for nose bleeds?
  1. No Nose Blowing
  2. Keep the nose moist with saline nasal gel applied 3 times daily
  3. Use a room humidifier (especially while sleeping)
  4. If you must sneeze, keep your mouth OPEN
  5. Avoid smoking or alcoholic beverages
  6. No physical activity for one week - avoid straining, bending, or lifting
  7. No Nose Picking
  8. Avoid aspirin (Tylenol is acceptable)
  9. Keep blood pressure stable if you are hypertensive
  10. If you are on coumadin/Plavix or other blood-thinning medicines: realize that your nose is likely to bleed again (even after cauterization -- healing requires at least a week)

If Bleeding Recurs

  1. Lean forward
  2. Spit blood out -- DO NOT SWALLOW
  3. Pinch the lower third (soft part) of the nose
  4. If bleeding persists longer than 15 minutes, call our office or 911


What can I do to sleep better?
View our Insomnia - Sleep Hygeine section for useful techniques to improve your sleeping habits.
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Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert -- Dr. Brodner serves as the Medical Specialist for listeners of more than 50 radio stations across the country bringing consumers informative information on important topics. Below are links to Dr. Brodner's topics:

  • Hearing Loss/Hearing Aids

  • ENT


  • Stop Snoring


  • Sleep Disorders


  • Allergies


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