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Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue. Nasal obstruction is often caused by anatomical blockage in the nose, hindering airflow. As a result, you may feel congested or “stuffy”. Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. It’s only when your nasal airway is opened that you can expect to find real, lasting relief.
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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.
VivAer® Treatment is a non-invasive treatment, taking about an hour, that is done right in our office by one of our ENT specialists. Below are the 2 simple steps you can expect to be done during the procedure:
Are you a good candidate for the VivAer® treatment?
To find out, perform the Cottle's Maneuver with these two simple steps:
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.
You can also take this interactive NOSE Score questionnaire to find out if you may be a good candidate for VivAer®:
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