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Improvement in Nasal Symptoms of Chronic Rhinitis after Cryoablation of the Posterior Nasal Nerve.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Intranasal cryotherapy for refractory chronic rhinitis: a prospective study.The Journal of laryngology and otology · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block: A Potential Intervention for Drug-Refractory Allergic Rhinitis.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Headache Management: A Review.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of ClariFix (Cryoablation) of the Posterior Nasal Nerve on Nasal Symptoms in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of rhinology : official journal of the Korean Rhinologic Society · 2024Review
- Clinical Outcomes of a Modified Technique Combining Submucosal Turbinectomy and Extended Neural Targeting in Chronic Rhinitis Management.In vivo (Athens, Greece)Article
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Abstract
Objective: To determine the efficacy of posterior nasal nerve (PNN) cryoablation for improving the symptoms of chronic rhinitis. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: A private practice. Methods: This study evaluated medication usage and adverse effects of in-office PNN cryoablation with a handheld device in patients > 18 years with chronic (>6 months) allergic or nonallergic rhinitis for whom medical management failed. The total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and mini rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (mRQLQ) scores were compared before and after treatment. Results: This study included 127 patients with a mean age of 52.4 ± 16.9 years; 60.6% of patients were female and 49.6% had allergic rhinitis. Mean symptom scores decreased from 5.94 (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.51-6.43) to 3.44 (95% CI, 2.97-3.81, Conclusion: PNN cryoablation improves nasal symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic rhinitis. Patients with a higher baseline TNSS are more likely to experience significant symptomatic improvement.
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