{"id":961,"date":"2022-04-25T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2022-04-25T11:37:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:37:14","slug":"nasal-obstruction-relief-with-vivaer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/allergist\/nasal-obstruction-relief-with-vivaer\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Obstruction Relief with VivAer\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-nasal-obstruction\">What is nasal obstruction?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ENT-Allergy-and-Sinus-Rhinitis-1280x852.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ENT-Allergy-and-Sinus-Rhinitis-1280x852.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ENT-Allergy-and-Sinus-Rhinitis-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ENT-Allergy-and-Sinus-Rhinitis-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ENT-Allergy-and-Sinus-Rhinitis.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasal obstruction is often caused by anatomical blockage in the nose, hindering airflow. As a result, you may feel congested or \u201cstuffy\u201d. Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. It\u2019s only when your nasal airway is opened that you can expect to find real, lasting relief.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-symptoms-of-nasal-obstruction\">Common symptoms of nasal obstruction:<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul><li>Trouble breathing through your nose<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing during physical exertion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vivaer-procedure\">VivAer\u00ae Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Lasting relief is possible without surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 VivAer\u00ae procedure to open your nasal airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lasting Relief<\/strong>: 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-invasive solution<\/strong>: Minimal discomfort, no incisions, and can be performed in our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Live better<\/strong>: Clinically shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breathe-better-live-better\">Breathe better. Live better.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The VivAer\u00ae procedure is clinically proven to provide high satisfaction and lasting relief.\u00b9 Patients typically return to normal daily activity the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><li>94% of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><li>89% of patients reported getting a better night\u2019s sleep<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-a-candidate-for-the-vivaer-procedure\">Am I a candidate for the VivAer\u00ae procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To find out, perform this simple test, called the Cottle\u2019s maneuver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place two fingertips on your cheeks, on each side of your nose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cottle-manuever-1-2-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gently press and pull outward to further open your nasal passage. While holding, breathe through your nose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did the Cottle\u2019s maneuver help you breathe better? If so, you may be a candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>Call Western Michigan ENT at <a href=\"tel:+12313989536\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(231) 398-9536<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> Data on file. Aerin Medical TR680-01.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u201cstuffy\u201d. Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. 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