Do you feel like you’re always congested, no matter how much nasal spray you use? Or perhaps you’re tired of the permanent runny nose that has you reaching for a tissue every five minutes?
At Minnesota ENT, we are committed to bringing the latest innovations to the Twin Cities. We are excited to highlight two in-office, non-surgical treatments designed to provide lasting relief from chronic nasal issues: VivAer® and RhinAer®.
VivAer®: For the Stuffy, Obstructed Nose
If you struggle to breathe through your nose—especially during exercise or sleep—you may have Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO). This is often caused by a narrowing of the nasal valve.
- How it works: VivAer uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy to gently reshape the tissues inside your nose, opening the airway without any incisions.
- The benefits: * 97% of patients experience significant improvement in nasal breathing.
- No “packing” or invasive surgery required.
- Quick recovery; most patients return to normal activities the same day.
- The “Cottle Test”: Try pulling your cheeks out toward your ears. If that helps you breathe better, VivAer is likely the solution for you.
RhinAer®: For the Constant Runny Nose
Chronic rhinitis is more than just an annoyance; the constant throat clearing, coughing, and post-nasal drip can impact your quality of life. If nasal sprays have failed you, RhinAer offers a different approach.
Provides long-lasting relief that medications often can’t match.
How it works: RhinAer targets the overactive nerves at the back of the nose that trigger excessive mucus production. By calming these signals with radiofrequency energy, the dripping is stopped at the source.
The benefits:
- Clinically proven to reduce runny nose and post-nasal drip.
- Non-invasive and performed under local anesthesia in our clinic.
- Provides long-lasting relief that medications often can’t match
Why Choose Minnesota ENT for These Procedures?
We pride ourselves on being a point-of-care clinic. With onsite CT scanners and highly trained specialists, we can diagnose the root cause of your breathing issues and perform these advanced procedures right here in our Golden Valley, Maple Grove, or Robbinsdale offices.Ready to stop managing symptoms and start treating the cause? Schedule an appointment online or call us at 763-233-5755 to see if VivAer or RhinAer is right for you.