Nasal Turbinate Reduction

Nasal Turbinate Reduction targets snoring caused by obstructed nasal breathing. When your nasal passage is obstructed, breathing through your nose can cause the flow of air to become turbulent. This agitated air can cause vibrations that result in the noxious noise known as snoring. A common cause of nasal obstruction is an enlargement of the balloon shaped membranes, called turbinates.

Coblation is a clinically proven, FDA approved therapy designed to reduce the size of the nasal turbinates. During Coblation, radiofrequency energy is delivered to the turbinates to gently reduce the size of the obstructing tissue and open up the nasal airway.

Advantages of Nasal Turbinate Reduction using Coblation therapy:

• This minimally invasive procedure has generated a success rate in improving nasal airflow of over 90%.

• The therapy operates at a low temperature to gently shrink the size of target tissue without removing it or cutting it away (compared to traditional surgical and laser treatments which permanently damage functionality).

• Coblation therapy has been FDA approved since 2002 and has successfully treated more than 500,000 people worldwide.

• No serious complications have been associated with this procedure.¹

• This procedure also significantly reduces congestion due to allergies.

Nasal Turbinate Reduction using Coblation therapy is performed in-office using local anesthetic, usually in less than 20 minutes. Most patients leave with minimal discomfort and continue on with their daily activities. If you are a candidate, we can often perform your treatment in the same visit as your evaluation.

To find out if you are a candidate for Nasal Turbinate Reduction using Coblation therapy, contact us today at 415-525-8400 to schedule your evaluation with one of our Board Certified Ear, Nose and Throat physicians.