Nasal Specific Technique
What is Nasal specific technique?
Nasal specific technique improves the ability to nasal breath by inflating a small balloon in the nasal passages. This allows for better drainage from the sinus cavities, it allows for better circulation of air/oxygen within the sinuses and nasal passages which promotes healing of inflamed and infected tissue.
What makes a good candidate for Nasal specific technique?
- Acute or chronic sinus pain
- Sinusitis
- Sinus headaches
- Seasonal allergies
- Open mouth breathing
- Sleep apnea, CPAP users
- Not currently on anti-coagulants
- Over the age of 10 years old
- No recent facial fractures or surgeries
What is the recommended treatment plan for Nasal specific technique?
2 treatments within 1 week of each other
1 treatment a week after the second treatment
Single follow ups may be warranted occasionally for
maintenance