More than compromising your ability to breathe easily, NAO can also contribute to other health-related conditions and negatively affect daily life, from performance at work to enjoyment of activities with friends and family. Treatments for Nasal Airway Obstruction may include:

• Natural “home” remedies such as breathing strips, nasal dilators and over-the-counter nasal sprays.
• Medical management including nasal steroids, decongestants, and antihistamines.
• Surgical treatment may include septoplasty to correct the shape of the septum.
• Nasal Dilation to expand sinus openings, clear blockages, and relieve symptoms of NAO. Nasal Dilation is a minimally invasive option intended to provide increased nasal space and address the lower nasal septum. This procedure can be performed at the office, a surgical care facility, or a hospital.

In some instances nasal airway obstruction can be treated through a minimally invasive procedure, and may be performed in the office or under general anesthesia. Office based procedures are minimally invasive, do not require general anesthesia, and result in a quick recovery time and return to regular activity, often within 48 hours.