National Microtia Awareness Day is November 9th
Dr. Armstrong was recently featured on WRIC 8News for providing a life-saving procedure to siblings born with one ear. The group Access Now connected Rosa Guevara Dia...
“Don’t Label Kids” [1] – October 9th is National PANDAS Awareness Day — What parents need to know
Three weeks ago, “Sara” was a healthy, playful six-year-old who had just started first grade. Over the course of hours, Sara’s personality suddenly changed. She bec...
What does MEDARVA do? — Graffiti campaign in Richmond sends positive message
MEDARVA has started a “clean graffiti” campaign around Richmond, pressure-washing “Don’t Label Kids” into sidewalks in an effort to stop kids from being labeled negat...
Ask the Doctor: What is Empty Nose Syndrome?
Q: What is Empty Nose Syndrome? A: Empty nose syndrome is a very unpleasant condition characterized by a wide open, dry nose that drips and feels blocked. Patient...
Dr. Armstrong Discusses New Treatments for Sinusitis and Nasal Congestion for ‘Boomer Magazine’ Online
Dr. Armstrong has contributed a sponsored article for Boomer Magazine online. Boomer targets active adults, primarily ages 45 to 70, engaging their interests in ar...
Dr. Armstrong Featured in this month’s issue of ‘OurHealth Richmond’ Magazine
Dr. Armstrong is featured in the latest issue of OurHealth Richmond Magazine — the greater Richmond area’s premier resource for local consumer and business-to-busines...
Ask the Doctor: What is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
Q: What is a Patulous Eustachian Tube? A: The symptoms of ear pressure, hearing yourself breathe, and hearing a distortion in your own voice as if you are talking...
Ask the Doctor: Reconsidering Sinus Surgery with the Propel Contour Implant
Q: I had sinus surgery many years ago but it failed. Why would I consider it now? A: The most common reasons for failure after endoscopic sinus surgery include res...
Dr. Armstrong featured in Richmond Times-Dispatch Article: ‘Simple procedure to treat sinusitis now covered by major insurers in Richmond’
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
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...