Thomas S. Higgins, MD, MSPH

12/22/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! ❄️🎄✨

12/19/2025

Winter is here… and so are dry noses. ❄️👃
Cold air, indoor heat, and low humidity can leave your nasal passages dry, irritated, and uncomfortable. Here are simple tips to help keep your nose hydrated this winter:

💧 Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your mucous membranes moisturized.

🌬️ Use a Humidifier
A clean, well-maintained humidifier adds moisture back into the air and prevents nasal passages from drying out.

🌿 Try Saline Nasal Sprays
Saline sprays hydrate the nose, thin mucus, and reduce crusting without causing dryness.

🧴 Use Nasal Gels or Oils
Nasal gels create a protective moisture barrier inside the nose to prevent cracking and irritation.

🧣 Protect Your Nose Outdoors
Covering your nose with a scarf warms and humidifies the air before you breathe it in, reducing dryness.

Keeping your nose moisturized can make winter a lot more comfortable! 💙❄️

11/28/2025

What to Expect During Nasal Polyp Evaluation and Treatment
https://www.higgins-sinus.com/the-snot-news/what-to-expect-during-nasal-polyp-evaluation-and-treatment

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽️ I'm thankful for my family and for the opportunity to care for my community. 🙏

11/14/2025

Why Is My Nose Always Running? Causes & Solutions
https://www.higgins-sinus.com/the-snot-news/why-is-my-nose-always-running-causes-solutions

11/14/2025

In this month’s issue of Louisville Medicine, I explore how stronger, more compassionate communication can transform the way we care for patients. I discuss why disagreements often arise in the exam room, how misinformation can shape patient beliefs, and what physicians can do to build trust instead of tension. By focusing on empathy, clarity, and shared decision-making, we can guide patients toward choices that truly support their health.

📚 Read the full article here: https://viewer.joomag.com/louisville-medicine-volume-73-issue-6/0888367001761650617/p6?short=

11/08/2025

11/05/2025

In the wake of yesterday's devastating crash in Louisville, our hearts are heavy. As our GLMS President shares, we are so grateful for all our first responders. To those directly impacted by this tragedy, we stand with you ❤️

11/05/2025

My heart goes out to the victims of this evening's horrific UPS plane crash at Louisville SDF airport. I am grateful to all the first responders putting their lives on the line to save others.

11/03/2025

Why Is My Snot Yellow? What It Means & When to Worry
https://www.higgins-sinus.com/the-snot-news/why-is-my-snot-yellow-what-it-means-when-to-worry

10/31/2025

Let the screams commence. Your favorite demon of the ENT Netherworld wishes you a truly terrifying Halloween. 😈👹

10/30/2025

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
https://www.higgins-sinus.com/the-snot-news/is-the-covid-19-vaccine-safe