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Nasal Airway Obstruction

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Is Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO) adversely effecting your daily life?

About Nasal Airway Obstruction

Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying disorder that causes the nasal passages to be blocked or obstructed. More than compromising your ability to breathe easily, NAO can also affect sleeping, exercising, your enjoyment of everyday activities and much more.

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Illustration of the inside of the nose normally and obstructed

What Are My Potential Treatment Options?

With the goal of providing relief from NAO, your doctor will diagnosis the cause of your NAO and then determine treatment. These may include breathing strips, medications or surgical options.
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What Are the Causes of My NAO?

The causes of NAO may include blockage of structures and passages inside your nose. This blockage may be caused by anatomical contributors like a deviated septum or inferior turbinate hypertrophy.
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How Can NAO Compromise My Quality of Life?

Along with causing difficulty breathing, NAO can impact your overall health and wellness and can keep you from living

Treatment Options

With the goal of providing relief from NAO, your doctor will diagnosis the cause of your NAO and then determine treatment.

Treatment for NAO can include:

  • Home remedies
  • Medical management
  • Surgery
  • Nasal dilation
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Why Is Treatment Important?

Seeking treatment can help reduce any significant negative impact that your symptoms may cause on daily life and increase your quality of life.
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Discover Real Relief That Treats the Cause

The RELIEVA TRACT® Balloon Dilation System is a minimally invasive option for nasal airway obstruction.
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The RELIEVA TRACT Procedure

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Disclaimer: The information featured here is not intended as medical advice, or to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. This content is intended for audience within the US only.

References

  1. Clark, Del Signore, Raithatha, Senior. Nasal airway obstruction: Prevalence and anatomic contributors. June 2018. ENT-Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Volume 97, Number 6.