Nasal Congestion & Runny Nose -- You Don't Have To Live With Them Anymore!BALA CYNWYD, Pa.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 3, 1998-- Radiofrequency energy shrinks tissues painlessly in 10 minutes. Allergy season is upon us and once again, people are suffering from stuffy noses and congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . For those suffering through the late summer mold and pollen season, there is now hope for a good night's sleep (for sufferers and spouses!) while gaining significant relief from these often debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction symptoms. When the membranes lining the nose become swollen due to allergies, the result is often severe nasal congestion and runny nose (also known as Rhinorhea). The procedure is called Turbinate turbinate /tur·bi·nate/ (-nat) 1. shaped like a top. 2. any of the nasal conchae. tur·bi·nate or tur·bi·nat·ed adj. 1. Shaped like a top. 2. Somnoplasty. Highly specific radiofrequency (RF) is used to shrink the swollen tissues in the nose. This can allow markedly improved breathing for many people with severe congestion and allergies. Many patients, including those who have a deviated septum and are therefore not candidates for surgery can benefit from this technique, according to Dr. Madani, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon Oral and maxillofacial surgeon A dentist who is trained to perform surgery to correct injuries, defects, or conditions of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Mentioned in: Jaw Wiring who is one of the pioneers of this new technique. The RF treatment is completely painless and is most effective in ending the cycle of nasal congestion indoor, outdoor, asleep or awake! Current treatments for chronic stuffy nose (congestion) and allergies range from the use of nasal sprays, nasal strips, avoidance behavior (i.e., avoiding exposure to the triggers that cause rhinitis Rhinitis Definition Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose. Description Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. ) all the way up to invasive surgery. In January 1998, the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. approved the use of Turbinate Somnoplasty -- a new technique for the treatment of enlarged nasal turbinates. Madani, who has treated over 2300 patients for the correction of snoring, is performing both the new Turbinate Somnoplasty (in the nose) as well as the Somnoplasty (in the back of the mouth and uvula uvula: see palate. ). Studies suggest this procedure can reduce snoring and nasal congestion by 40-80% in many patients. "This procedure is less painful than having your teeth cleaned and most patients don't need any medication afterwards," says Dr. Madani. Should you decide to cover this story, we can make arrangements for you to observe and/or record an actual Turbinate Somnoplasty procedure. You can also speak to patients who have had this procedure done. Three-dimensional computer imaging (morphing) showing the volumetric volumetric /vol·u·met·ric/ (vol?u-met´rik) pertaining to or accompanied by measurement in volumes. vol·u·met·ric adj. Of or relating to measurement by volume. reduction of tissues will be available to you as well. This presentation has a unique visual impact without being graphic in nature.
CONTACT: Center for Corrective Surgery
Lisa Waxman, 800/206-2000
or
Dr. Mansoor Madani, 610/667-4455
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