RhinAer® Treatment for Chronic Rhinitis
RhinAer® is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for patients with chronic rhinitis who continue to experience bothersome symptoms despite medications and nasal sprays. Chronic rhinitis can cause persistent runny nose, postnasal drainage, nasal congestion, and frequent throat clearing due in part to overactive nerves within the nasal passages. RhinAer uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to precisely treat these nerves and surrounding nasal tissue, helping reduce the signals that contribute to excessive mucus production and congestion. The procedure is performed comfortably in the office using local anesthesia, requires no incisions, and typically involves little to no downtime. For appropriately selected patients, RhinAer can provide significant, long-lasting improvement in chronic rhinitis symptoms and reduce dependence on daily medications.
CLARIFIX
The Clarifix procedure, also referred to as “cyroablation of the posterior nasal nerves”, is a brief, low risk procedure performed in the office or operating room to reduce symptoms of chronic rhinitis that are refractory to common methods of medical management such as medications or allergy treatment. This proven procedure can reduce vasomotor nasal symptoms such as watery nasal drainage and congestion in about 80% of patients. The procedure uses a cryotherapy wand to superficially freeze overactive autonomic nerve branches in the back of the nasal cavity.