Latera Implants In Oklahoma City, OK
If you’re looking for a solution to nasal airway obstruction caused by nasal valve or lateral wall collapse, LATERA® implants could be the answer you’ve been searching for. This absorbable implant is specifically designed to treat these conditions and provide lasting relief. In the Oklahoma City area, you can turn to Edward El Rassi, MD for expert treatment with LATERA® implants. Dr. El Rassi performs office-based procedures using local anesthesia, which is a more convenient and comfortable option compared to outpatient surgery under general anesthesia. Patients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Mustang, and surrounding cities can benefit from Dr. El Rassi’s expertise and the latest technology to improve their breathing and quality of life. If you’re interested in learning more about LATERA® implants or scheduling a consultation with Dr. El Rassi, contact us today at (405) 271-1368.
What is Nasal Obstruction?
The structures that make up our nostrils and surrounding structures are comprised of cartilage and connective tissue. Each of us has a unique shape and flow of air inside our nostrils and when we have difficulty breathing especially as we age or subsequent to trauma, often weakness of our nostrils which make up our lateral nasal walls or nasal valves, become the source of obstruction to the airflow due to dynamic collapse when breathing.
What can Cause Nasal Obstruction?
When people developed difficulty breathing through the nose, the underlying reasons can be numerous. This includes deviation of the septum, enlargement of the turbinates, inflammation of the lining of the nose known as rhinitis which may be caused by Friday of underlying causes ranging from allergy to smoking, other conditions such as nasal polyps in addition to the collapse of the nasal valves which make up the nostrils. This collapse of the nasal valves typically is a dynamic collapse upon normal or deep breathing and is often overlooked and not treated in many patients that present with breathing difficulties. In these cases, if nasal valve collapse is the primary source of nasal obstruction, patients often don’t get adequate improvement in their breathing even after.
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How is Nasal Obstruction Diagnosed?
To determine if this issue is a contributing source of your difficulty breathing, Dr. El Rasse may evaluate you by using a couple of simple tests which you can also perform by yourself at home. One is called the Cottle test, which is simply placing your finger just to the side of your nostril and gently retracting the skin of the face aside. If this improves breathing, then nasal valve/lateral nasal wall collapse may be a leading cause of your nasal airway obstruction. Another simple test is to use any type of breathing/nasal strips that you may purchase over the counter. Again, if this makes a difference in terms of improving your breathing, then you may need to see Dr. Edward El Rassi in Oklahoma or explore options including a LATERA® implant.
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Schedule a Latera Consultation in Oklahoma City, OK
If you’re experiencing nasal airway obstruction due to the collapse of your nostrils, LATERA® implants may be the solution you need. Designed to treat nasal valve or lateral wall collapse, these implants provide lasting relief to those who suffer from these conditions. In the Oklahoma City area, you can turn to Edward El Rassi, MD for expert treatment with LATERA® implants. Dr. El Rassi performs office-based procedures using local anesthesia, making it a convenient and comfortable option for patients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Mustang, and surrounding cities. To schedule an appointment with Dr. El Rassi, you can call (405) 271-1368.