Nasal Obstruction
What is Nasal Obstruction?
Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue.
Nasal obstruction is often caused by an anatomical blockage in the nose, hindering airflow. As a result, you may feel congested or “stuffy.” Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. It’s only when your nasal airway is opened that you can expect to find real, lasting relief.
Common symptoms of nasal obstruction:
- Trouble breathing through your nose
- Nasal congestion
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty breathing during physical exertion
Lasting relief is possible without surgery VivAer® Procedure
If you regularly experience difficulty breathing through your nose and nothing seems to help, you may have nasal obstruction. Until now, finding a long-term solution often meant surgery. Now, your physician may be able to offer you lasting relief without surgery by performing the VivAer® procedure to open your nasal airway.
Lasting Relief
97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing.¹
Nonsurgical Solution
Minimal discomfort, no incisions, and can be performed in your doctor’s office.
Live Better
Clinically shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief.¹
Breathe better. Live better.
The VivAer® procedure is clinically proven to provide high satisfaction and lasting relief. ¹
Patients typically return to normal daily activity the same day.
97%
of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing¹
89%
of patients reported getting a better night’s sleep¹
94%
of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion¹
Am I a candidate?
To find out, perform this simple test, called the Cottle’s maneuver.
Step 1
Place two fingertips on your cheeks, on each side of your nose.
Step 2
Gently press and pull outward to further open your nasal passage. While holding, breathe through your nose.
Radio frequency Treatment of Chronic Nasal Obstruction
Turbinate procedures are performed with either the KTP laser, a powered microdebrider or radio frequency tissue reduction. Virtually all surgeries are performed with no nasal packing. We begin a nasal irrigation regimen the day after surgery, and depending on the individual situation, certain medications are prescribed. Most patients report minimal pain, and only mild discomfort for the first 24 to 48 hours.
At our nasal and sinus center, we prefer radio frequency turbinate reduction since it is a fast, effective way to relieve chronic nasal obstruction due to enlarged turbinates without the pain and inconvenience associated with traditional techniques. Unlike using cautery or laser approaches, radio frequency treatment has continuous temperature, power, and impedance monitoring to provide Dr. Kerner with complete control over the procedure and Best Sinus Treatment in Los Angeles. The radio frequency treatment can be performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. Due to the partially insulated electrode and the controlled temperature used in treatment, the delicate mucosa is preserved and patients experience minimal, if any, crusting and bleeding. The procedure itself typically takes less than two minutes per turbinate. No nasal packing is required and most patients do not require any kind of postoperative analgesics.