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Dr. Armstrong featured in Richmond Times-Dispatch Article: ‘Simple procedure to treat sinusitis now covered by major insurers in Richmond’

1 Dec 2017

Twelve years after it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a procedure that can help patients with sinusitis is finally accepted by all the major in...

Ask the Doctor: Using CPAP with a Stuffy Nose

21 Nov 2017

Kenmont Group

Q: I have sleep apnea. How can I use CPAP with a stuffy nose? A: Nasal congestion is one of the most common reasons that patients with obstructive sleep apnea fail...

Ask the Doctor: Thyroid Ultrasound

13 Nov 2017

Kenmont Group

Q: Should I have a thyroid ultrasound? A: Not unless you notice a mass, swelling or discomfort in your lower neck. Otolaryngologists, dentists, and primary care...

Ask the Doctor: Anesthesia Safety for Young Children

2 Nov 2017

Kenmont Group

Q: Is it safe to give anesthesia to my young child? A: I have often heard anesthesiologists compare the safety of general anesthesia to that of driving an automobi...

Ask the Doctor: Robotic Surgery

28 Oct 2017

Kenmont Group

Q: Will you take it out with the Robot? A: Robotic surgery was introduced in 2009 and has recently become popular for removing certain types of head and neck m...

When should I stop my anti-coagulation before surgery?

24 Aug 2017

Kenmont Group

Anticoagulants are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots in the heart, leg veins and lungs, especially in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation, artific...

Preparing for Surgery

19 Apr 2012

Kenmont Group

Prepare yourself and those around you before surgery. The more support you have before your procedure, the less anxious you will feel during the process. Here is a ch...

“Hearing loss affects more people than you think” by Michael Armstrong (via KevinMD.com)

19 Mar 2012

Kenmont Group

Despite remarkable changes in technology, only 20% of patients who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. Reasons vary, but include a lack of awareness a...

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