Rhinaer
How can I stop my runny nose and congestion?
When patients suffer from nasal congestion and drainage, they sometimes don’t have complete benefit from medical therapy. Fortunately, there are now in-office procedure which can help
What is Rhinaer?
Rhinaer is a minimally invasive treatment to help with chronic nasal drainage which was FDA approved in 2020. This low heat radiofrequency procedure treats the posterior nasal nerve which is deep in the nose. By interrupting the signals to the nerve, the tissue reacts differently with less drainage and congestion. Best of all, it is usually performed in the office under local anesthesia.
Who is this treatment for?
This treatment is for those who suffer from allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.
How well does it work?
Studies show that 88% of patients had at least 30% improvement in congestion, drainage, and sneezing. At 2 years, patients had a 65% improvement in their symptoms.
Is it painful? Is it safe?
Patients experience minimal discomfort and recovery time with no major adverse reactions reported.
Where can I get the treatment?
Dr Golgert was the first doctor in Santa Barbara to perform this procedure in the office and has the most experience in Santa Barbara with in-office procedures.
