What is nasal obstruction?

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 āstuffyā. Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. Itās only when your nasal airway is opened that you can expect to find real, lasting relief.
Common symptoms of nasal obstruction:
- Trouble breathing through your nose
- Nasal congestion
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty breathing during physical exertion
VivAerĀ® Procedure
Lasting relief is possible without surgery
If you regularly experience difficulty breathing through your nose and nothing seems to help, you may have nasal obstruction. Until now, finding a long-term solution often meant surgery. Now, your physician may be able to offer you lasting relief without surgery by performing the VivAerĀ® procedure to open your nasal airway.
Lasting Relief: 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing.1
Non-invasive solution: Minimal discomfort, no incisions, and can be performed in our office.
Live better: Clinically shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief.1
Breathe better. Live better.
The VivAer® procedure is clinically proven to provide high satisfaction and lasting relief.¹ Patients typically return to normal daily activity the same day.
- 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing1
- 94% of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion1
- 89% of patients reported getting a better nightās sleep1
Am I a candidate for the VivAerĀ® procedure?
To find out, perform this simple test, called the Cottleās maneuver.

Place two fingertips on your cheeks, on each side of your nose.

Gently press and pull outward to further open your nasal passage. While holding, breathe through your nose.
Did the Cottleās maneuver help you breathe better? If so, you may be a candidate.
Call Western Michigan ENT at (231) 398-9536 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
1 Data on file. Aerin Medical TR680-01.