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Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO)

 

Common Symptoms of Nasal Obstruction:

• Trouble breathing through your nose, or a “blocked” feeling

• Nasal congestion

• Difficulty sleeping, leading to fatigue

• Struggling to breathe through your nose during exercise

• Frequent “mouth breathing”

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​With VivAer, your ENT physician will first apply local anesthesia to numb the inside of your nose and then insert a small wand into your nostril to precisely target and treat the blockage. The tip of the wand uses low-temperature radiofrequency (RF) energy to gently remodel your nasal passage to improve airflow. The treatment has minimal discomfort, and once it’s finished, you can typically get right back to your normal daily activities

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Endoscopic Sinus And Nasal Surgery

 

Sinus and nasal surgeries to correct infections and nasal congestion have also been changed dramatically from the old days of packs and splints. Conditions such as chronic sinusitis, septal deviation, turbinate swelling, nasal polyps, and nasal fractures are now easily treated in the office setting without the need for general anesthesia.

This surgical technique to remove the blockage of sinus outflow tracts and relieve sinusitis has been the mainstay of treatment for patients who failed medical therapy for years. Most patients can have their endoscopic sinus surgery right in our office with the comfort of IV sedation with the assistance of balloon sinus dilation to reduce any healing time. No intranasal packing is required and the natural anatomy is preserved. Rapid recovery is the rule, with most patients back to work the next day.

 

Non-Allergic Management

 

Many patients suffer from all the typical allergy complaints of congestion, runny nose, sneezing, pressure, and recurring sinus infections only to be told their allergy testing is negative. These patients may have one of several conditions: Local Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis, and Structural Issues (Chronic Sinusitis, Septal Deviation, Turbinate Hypertrophy, Nasal Polyps, and Fungal Sinusitis.

Endoscopic Septoplasty

The septum is the divider between the two nasal cavities and it is frequently crooked from abnormal growth or trauma. Dr. Florea performs modern minimally invasive Endoscopic Septoplasty which can be performed right in the office with intravenous sedation. Using techniques that do not require any intranasal packing or splinting. Minimal discomfort, rapid recovery, and little downtime makes this an easy procedure to correct those longstanding nasal blockage issues.

Endoscopic Turbinate Reduction

Turbinate swelling is a frequent reason for nasal congestion. The turbinates are natural shelves that humidify, warm, and filter the air we breathe. Whether from allergies, infection, or addiction to nasal sprays, the turbinates may stay persistently swollen despite maximal medical therapy. Reduction of the swollen nasal turbinates ( Submucosal Turbinate Reduction) can now be performed by a minimally invasive technique similar to liposuction as an office procedure. They can be safely reduced in minutes to allow for free breathing using this technique. Painless and with essentially no recovery the patient is right back to normal activity the next day. This technique does not carry the risk of an overly dry nose or “empty nose syndrome” that the old techniques could cause.

 

Endoscopic Polyp Removal

 

Patients that have had issues with recurring nasal polyps have been very frustrated. Recurring extensive surgical therapies over many years can be painful and expensive. Modern office based Polypectomy procedures can be done safely and with comfort using intravenous sedation without the need for general anesthesia in our procedure room. Combined with Balloon Sinuplasty it can provide long lasting results without all the downtime and expense. Comprehensive management in our Allergy Testing and Treatment can also dramatically reduce polyp recurrence.

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Fungal Sinusitis Treatment

 

Fungal sinus infections are a very difficult issue for some patients. This unique form of infection will not respond to traditional medical therapies. Dr.Florea takes a comprehensive approach involving Balloon Sinuplasty, minimally invasive polyp removal using a microdebrider, anti-fungal topical therapies, and allergy management in our Allergy Testing and Treatment Center to relieve this condition with minimal recovery and lasting results.