Vivaer nasal valve remodeling and Empty Nose Syndrome?

Posted by warpedtrekker @warpedtrekker, Nov 21, 2018

Has anyone had Vivaer procedure? I'm concerned about Empty Nose Syndrome but my doctor claims that only occurs with removing or shrinking turbinates. Doesn't the vivaer procedure also affect turbinates?

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notgonnadoit23 | @notgonnadoit23 | 3 days ago

In reply to @legendjhon110social "I have some problems similar to empty nose syndrome, but Im not sure. I have the..." + (show)

They just refused my nephew. Anyone know why they have this forum but won't see ENS patients?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 3 days ago

In reply to @notgonnadoit23 "They just refused my nephew. Anyone know why they have this forum but won't see ENS..." + (show)

@notgonnadoit23, it sounds like your nephew took steps to seek an appointment at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic has more requests for appointments than available openings, unfortunately. He may wish to look into the Mayo Clinic Care Network to find care closer to home.

The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent health systems that are granted special access to Mayo Clinic's extensive knowledge and world-leading medical expertise. The Mayo Clinic Care Network helps keep care local by providing guidance and answers to many questions that might otherwise require a referral to a specialist. See the member hospitals here:
– Mayo Clinic Care Network https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/care-network/network-members

notgonnadoit23 | @notgonnadoit23 | 2 days ago

Thank you for the suggestion but it is still disappointing to not even been considered for an appointment. He has insurance and is desperate; he is losing his will to live. I don't get why the doctors won't see him.