RhinAer - Procedure, Indications, Contraindications, and Disadvantages

Introduction:

Chronic rhinitis (runny nose) is a frequently occurring medical condition that affects millions of people globally. Runny nose, nasal congestion, ageusia (loss of taste), and anosmia (loss of smell) are some of the symptoms manifested in this condition. RhinAer is a unique procedure that is used to provide comfort and improve the quality of life in chronic rhinitis patients. Only one in-clinic appointment is required to provide long-lasting relief to the patient.

What Are the Clinical Symptoms of Chronic Rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is the chronic (long-lasting) inflammation of the inner nasal lining and the nasal mucosa. It becomes chronic if it persists for more than 11 to 12 weeks. It is not transmissible. It is usually caused due to asthma, allergies, pregnancy, or exposure to certain medications. The characteristic symptoms of the condition include a persistent runny nose, cough, itchy eyes, itchy nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, post-nasal drip, headaches, and a sore throat. Some people may also experience loss of taste (ageusia) and loss of smell (anosmia) because of persistent nasal congestion.

What Is RhinAer?

More than 35 million Americans suffer from chronic rhinitis. The condition leads to poor quality of life and sleep issues and affects the day-to-day activities of an individual. It can also lead to recurrent sinus infections. Nasal sprays, certain decongestants, and other antiallergic medications may help provide relief temporarily from chronic rhinitis symptoms. These solutions, however, do not target the underlying cause of the medical problem. RhinAer is an innovative cutting-edge technological procedure that targets the root cause of the medical problem.

RhinAer is a minimally invasive in-clinic treatment procedure that uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy waves to disrupt the inflamed nasal tissue. The nerve fibers are disrupted and are responsible for triggering the flowy, runny nose. The procedure is done under local anesthesia. No injections or incisions are desirable to deliver the radiofrequency waves. Most patients recover from the treatment the very same day.

How Many RhinAer Treatment Procedures Are Required?

In most cases, just one RhinAer treatment is sufficient to provide long-term relief from the symptoms of chronic rhinitis. But it also depends on the severity of the medical condition. If the symptoms are severe, more than one clinic visit may be required to relieve the symptoms.

What Is the RhinAer Procedure?

• The healthcare professional evaluates the medical history of the patient before starting the procedure. Also, a thorough checkup of the patient is done, including the evaluation of his chronic rhinitis symptoms. A treatment plan is then made to assess the best possible results that can be achieved with RhinAer.

• The procedure is done under local anesthesia in the clinic. It is a non-invasive procedure that makes use of radiofrequency waves of lower temperature to disrupt nerve fibers that are responsible for triggering chronic rhinitis symptoms.

• A small flexible tube is inserted into the nasal cavity during the procedure through the external nares. The tube is then directed into the exact place by the specialist doctor.

• Electrical energy in low doses is delivered to the targeted nerve fibers. The doctor ensures to preserve the surrounding healthy tissue while performing the procedure.

• The RhinAer procedure does not involve any incisions or cuts. No injections are required. Little or no discomfort is reported by the patient during the procedure.

What Is the Advantage of RhinAer Procedure Over Cryotherapy (Clarifix)?

Cryotherapy is a relatively new medical technique that makes use of liquid nitrogen to alleviate the symptoms of chronic rhinitis symptoms. The liquid nitrogen is used to freeze and then damage the nerve fibers.

However, cryotherapy procedures have certain disadvantages. The procedure can cause temporary freezing of the brain, causing headaches. RhinAer procedure is not related to this side effect.

What Are the Advantages of RhinAer Procedure?

• It is a minimally invasive in-office clinical procedure.

• Only one appointment is required to treat the symptoms of a runny nose.

• The patient is able to sleep properly, and sleep quality will improve.

• There will be a reduction in recurrent sinus infections.

• The patient will not feel drowsy.

• The patient will be able to concentrate on his day-to-day activities.

• The patient can able to handle the stress better.

• Results are often long-lasting.

What Are the Disadvantages of RhinAer Procedure?

There are certain side effects associated with RhinAer procedure. These include:

• Radiofrequency waves affect the nasal tissues and may also cause mild bleeding, erythematous (reddish) rash, and swelling of the surrounding tissues.

• There may also be mild tingling of the affected area, causing numbness.

• There might be temporary pain or soreness at the treated site.

• The tissues may become blanched (whitish appearance of the surrounding tissues) due to radiofrequency waves.

• There can be mucus disruption causing nasal crusting.

• Temporary loss of smell (anosmia).

• Changes to the nasal lining.

• Black eyes (bruising around the eyes) are also a common side effect.

• Less common side effects include infection at the procedure site, profuse bleeding in some cases, and the formation of a scar at the site of the treatment.

• In rare cases, there could also be increased nasal obstruction.

• There can also be an alteration in the external shape of the nose, including its morphology and appearance.

What Are the Contraindications of RhinAer procedure?

• People who have recently undergone nasal surgery. If the patient has undergone a nasal surgical procedure in less than three months, the RhinAer procedure is contraindicated.

• Patients who have a severe pathology in the nose.

• People who have a history of traumatic nasal injuries.

• Patients with certain medical problems that may affect the healing process after the RhinAer procedure.

• Patients who are under a lot of stress that may impact the healing phase.

Conclusion

RhinAer is an innovative medical procedure that targets the nerve fibers that trigger chronic rhinitis symptoms. The procedure is conducted by a specialist doctor in the clinic with minimally invasive techniques. It helps to treat the nasal obstruction pathway by causing shrinkage of the nasal submucosal tissue. The procedure should not be carried out in contraindicated patients. There are certain side effects associated with the procedure that should be handled with care. Specific indications, warnings, and precautions should be kept in mind before performing the procedure.