Cryotherapy For Chronic Rhinitis

Nonsurgical Sinus Relief With ClarifFix®

While chronic rhinitis is an abundant condition that affects millions of Americans a year, there are very few surgical options for relief from its symptoms. Cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis with ClariFix® targets the nasal nerves that are responsible for excessive mucus production, helping reduce chronic nasal drainage. This minimally invasive treatment is comfortable and performed on an outpatient basis in our Seneca and Powdersville, SC offices, providing an advanced, nonsurgical option for your chronic rhinitis symptoms.

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What Is Cryotherapy for Chronic rhinitis And How Does It Work?

ClariFix® uses cryotherapy (cold therapy) to target the nerves in your nose, which could be contributing to your symptoms. This involves applying a controlled freeze through nose probe in an in-office procedure. By freezing the nerves that cause symptoms, it can help reduce chronic nasal drainage and improve quality of life without traditional surgery.

What Is Chronic Rhinitis?

Rhinitis is inflammation inside the nasal passages that causes symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion and postnasal drip. While allergies are a common cause, many patients experience chronic rhinitis even when allergy testing is negative. Regardless of the cause, chronic rhinitis can result in symptoms that persist for months or even years.

There are two primary types of chronic rhinitis:

  • Allergic Rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis occurs when the immune system reacts to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander or mold.

  • Non-Allergic Rhinitis: Non-allergic rhinitis, including vasomotor rhinitis, can be triggered by weather changes, strong odors, irritants, certain foods, medications or changes in temperature and humidity. Vasomotor rhinitis is the most common indication for ClariFix® treatment.

Candidates For Cryotherapy for Chronic rhinitis

If you think you have chronic rhinitis or know you have it and do not experience relief from medication or other treatments, the best way to determine whether cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis with ClariFix® is appropriate is through a comprehensive evaluation with our ENT team. Many patients with rhinitis describe feeling like they always need tissues nearby or constantly have mucus draining down the back of their throat. Patients who may benefit from this treatment often experience:

  • Constant runny nose
  • Excessive nasal drainage
  • Chronic postnasal drip
  • Frequent throat clearing
  • Nasal congestion
  • Persistent cough caused by drainage
  • Difficulty sleeping due to nasal symptoms
  • Symptoms that have not improved with medications

What To Expect

For your comfort, cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis is performed in our office under local anesthesia. After numbing the nasal passages, your provider inserts a small handheld device into the nose. The device delivers targeted cryotherapy to the posterior nasal nerve located deep within the nasal cavity. Cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis takes just a few minutes and does not require incisions or the hassle and inconvenience of surgery in a hospital.

Comprehensive Evaluation With In-Office Sinus CT Scanning

Offering imaging in our office allows for faster diagnosis and more efficient and personalized treatment planning. At Atreus Medical & Surgical Associates, we utilize advanced in-office sinus CT scanning to evaluate the anatomy of your nasal passages and sinuses. This technology allows us to identify sinus disease and chronic inflammation, assess structural concerns, rule out other causes of nasal symptoms and ultimately diagnose rhinitis.

What To Expect After Treatment

Patients usually tolerate cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis very well. Following your treatment, you may experience temporary mild congestion, nasal pressure, headache, increased drainage and temporary sensitivity inside the nose, but these symptoms typically resolve as the treated area heals. Many patients begin noticing gradual improvement in symptoms over the weeks following treatment, with continued improvement over time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis WITH ClariFix®

Looking for more information about advanced ENT and sinus care? Find some commonly asked questions about treating chronic rhinitis with this minimally invasive in-office procedure.

Designed to treat chronic rhinitis, including both allergic and non-allergic forms of rhinitis that cause persistent runny nose and postnasal drip.

It is considered clinically safe, with possible short-term side effects of temporary congestion, headache or discomfort. Patients with a clotting disorder or very high blood pressure are more at risk for nosebleeds following the treatment and should talk to your provider.

Quickly! Most patients notice improvement within thirty days.

There is very little recovery time needed, and most patients return to normal activities quickly following treatment, although with some temporary mild congestion or discomfort.

For some patients, ClariFix® can reduce the need for medications. Talk to our provider after your treatment to determine if you can discontinue other allergy treatments such as medication.

Yes! While ClariFix® is commonly used to treat non-allergic rhinitis, including vasomotor rhinitis, it may also help patients with allergic rhinitis. By targeting the posterior nasal nerve, ClariFix® can help reduce the severity of nasal drainage and postnasal drip associated with allergic rhinitis.

REQUEST Your ClariFix® Consultation Today

Using in-office sinus CT scanning, we are here to help you get to the source of your symptoms and for better breathing and quality of life. Cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis with ClariFix® may provide the relief from runny nose, postnasal drip or excessive nasal drainage you’ve been searching for. Request an appointment at Atreus Medical & Surgical Associates for compassionate and advanced patient-focused care to learn whether cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis is right for you.

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