VivAer® Q&A
What is nasal obstruction?
Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue.
Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue.
Common symptoms of nasal obstruction:
- Trouble breathing through your nose
- Nasal congestion
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty breathing during physical exertion
VivAer® Treatment
Lasting relief is possible without surgery
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 by performing a non-invasive VivAer treatment to open your nasal airway.
Lasting Relief: 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing.1
Non-invasive solution: Minimal discomfort, no incisions, and can be performed in our office.
Live better: Clinically shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief.1
Breathe better. Live better.
The VivAer treatment is clinically shown 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
- 94% of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion2
- 89% of patients reported getting a better night’s sleep2
Am I a candidate for the VivAer® treatment?
To find out, take this simple test.
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.
Did the Cottle’s maneuver help you breathe better? If so, you may be a candidate.
Schedule an appointment today!
Call Advanced Specialty Associates or book online today.
*Individual results may vary.
1Ephrat M, Jacobowitz O, Driver M. Quality-of-life impact after in-office treatment of nasal valve obstruction with a radiofrequency device: 2-year results from a multicenter prospective clinical trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020;00:1-11 https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22667.
2Prospective, Multi-Center, Non-Randomized Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life Impact After Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction Using the Aerin Medical VivAer Stylus. Aerin Medical Report TR680-01.