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Nasal Airway Obstruction

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The RELIEVA TRACT® Balloon Dilation System is a minimally invasive option for nasal airway obstruction. It is designed to temporarily address nasal obstruction by displacing the inferior turbinate and lower nasal septum.

Fast, Easy, Convenient. RELIEVA TRACT dilates the intranasal space through a simple procedure–that can be performed in your doctor's office and in most cases takes minutes to complete.

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THE RELIEVA TRACT PROCEDURE

How It Works

The RELIEVA TRACT is a minimally invasive option for nasal obstruction.1 During the procedure, the RELIEVA TRACT dilates (opens up) your nasal passage through use of a small balloon.

  • Following simple numbing of the nasal area, the balloon is guided through your nose to the site of desired dilation
  • Once in place, the balloon is inflated to open up or increase intranasal space and/or treat nasal airway obstruction
  • After dilation of your nasal passage, the balloon is deflated and gently removed from your nose
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What to Expect

  • Minimally invasive treatment of nasal airway obstruction1
  • Outpatient procedure that can be performed in your doctor's office
  • With simple, anesthetic numbing, most patients report no major discomfort
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Why It's Important

Seeking treatment can help reduce any significant negative impact that your symptoms may cause on daily life and increase your quality of life.

  • NAO can significantly restrict airflow through the nose
  • Nasal breathing has health benefits vs. mouth breathing2
  • NAO can significantly compromise quality of life3
  • Difficulty with nasal breathing can affect daily activity and exercise as well as sleep

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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. IFU005161 Rev A RELIEVA TRACT™ Balloon Dilation System ‐ Instructions for Use.
  2. Turowski. Should I Breathe Through My Mouth or Through My Nose? Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials. health.clevelandclinic.org. 2020. Accessed August 12, 2021.
  3. Bezerra, Stewart, Fornazieri, Pilan, Pinna, Padua, Voegels. Quality of life assessment septoplasty in patients with nasal obstruction. Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 2012; 78:3:57-62.