Chronic Rhinitis Treatment in Boynton Beach
What is Chronic Rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa causing excessive mucus secretion (runny nose), congestion, nasal itching and sneezing. Rhinitis can be either allergic, non-allergic or mixed rhinitis (allergic and non-allergic.)
Nasal nerves regulate functions of the nose such as nasal secretions. It is thought that interrupting these nerves results in the reduction of nasal symptoms such as runny nose (rhinorrhea) and nasal congestion.
Symptoms of Chronic Rhinitis:
- Post nasal drip
- Congestion
- Nasal itching
- Morning headaches
- Sneezing
What is ClariFix?
ClariFix is a clinically-proven, minimally innovative cryotherapy (localized freezing) that uses a cooling probe to freeze a small, inflamed area in the back of the nose. ClariFix is an effective chronic rhinitis treatment. By freezing the tissue, it helps relieve the inflammation and pain.
Symptoms of chronic rhinitis are bothering you?
Symptoms of chronic rhinitis include constant runny nose, drainage down your throat (post nasal drip) and/or congestion. If you tried multiple medication without success, you may have non-allergic (vasomotor) rhinitis. ClariFix could be your simple solution.
Symptoms of chronic rhinitis are caused by out of balance nerves, which may be sending too many signals to your nose, telling it to drip, run and swell more than necessary. Using cryotherapy, the ClariFix® device delivers cold temperatures to these out of balance nerves in the back of the nose, interrupting the signals and reducing the symptoms of chronic rhinitis.
Most patients begin to see improvement between 2 and 6 weeks post-treatment.
In a clinical study, patients reported a significant decrease in runny nose and nasal congestion with 4 out of 5 patients reporting long-lasting symptom relief.
You can typically expect to spend about an hour in our office.
You may experience slight pressure, a cooling sensation in the nose and/or around the molars, or some discomfort during and/or after the treatment.
Dr. Brodner will start by numbing the nose with anesthetic. The ClariFix® device is then placed in the back of the nose, and the cold therapy is applied.
Most patients typically return to normal activity the same day. As with any nasal treatment, you may experience increased sensitivity, congestion, and some discomfort after the treatment.
The most common side effects associated with ClariFix® cryotherapy are temporary increased congestion and transient pain or discomfort.
Adverse events were those usually associated with post-cryosurgery in nasal passageways and included: pain/discomfort, headache, facial pain, bleeding, dry nose, ear blockage. By day 90, symptoms had either resolved or rated as mild.
Dr. Brodner will discuss your current medications with you and determine a treatment plan specific to you.
Dr. Brodner will discuss your medical history with you, including previous surgeries and determine a treatment plan specific to you.
Yes, the ClariFix Device is cleared by the FDA.
ClariFix – An Innovative Solution
ClariFix has many benefits for reducing inflammation in the back of the nose. The benefits of this cryotherapy treatment include the following:
- Is a safe procedure
- Is performed in the office
- Has minimal discomfort (topical and local anesthesia is provided)
- Provides long-lasting symptoms of chronic rhinitis relief in 4 out of 5 patients