Many people experience shortness of breath caused by nasal congestion. Even a slight narrowing of the nasal valves can lead to a significant reduction in airflow, causing breathing issues. When the thin wall between the nasal passages is displaced to one side, it causes a deviated septum, which in turn results in nasal obstruction.
A nasal valve is the triangular area that makes up the nasal passage. It is formed by the septum, the turbinates, and the lateral walls.
The septum is the narrow vertical ridge of bone and cartilage that separates the nostrils. Turbinates are tissues that help to direct warm air as it enters the nasal cavity. The side tissue that forms the outer wall of the nose is the lateral wall.
Enlargement of any of these areas in the nasal passage can lead to nasal airway obstruction. The reduced airflow leads to other symptoms, including:
There are several causes of nasal obstruction, which include the following:
Nasal airway obstruction can lead to:
Many people suffer from nasal airway obstruction that limits the airflow through the nose. There are several medications and breathing strips that offer relief, but they are temporary.
Surgeries are often invasive and painful and require a lengthy recovery period. But VIVAER nasal airway remodelling, a non-invasive and painless procedure, has shown promise in long-term relief of nasal obstruction.
VIVAER nasal airway remodelling is a procedure to fix lifelong breathing issues. The device used for it was developed by Aerin Medical, and the procedure involves no incisions or long periods of downtime. The nasal area is gently and permanently reshaped using low-temperature radiofrequency energy to provide better airflow.
It is a treatment that offers significant benefits:
VIVAER nasal airway remodelling is a clinically proven solution to fix breathing problems caused by nasal airway obstruction. Find out more – contact the office of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Compton to set up your consultation.
