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 | Mar 13 10:39am

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 | Mar 13 2:40pm

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 | Mar 13 8:27pm

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.

seekingmedupdates | @seekingmedupdates | Aug 12 10:46am

In reply to @nrd1 "@123d-I am so sorry you are experiencing this. These are the typical symptoms of it. The..." + (show)

Can you please name the two physicians you referred to?
Thanks

scoop25 | @scoop25 | Sep 15 7:06pm

Hello, I had the Vivear treatment about three years ago, absolutely the worst thing I ever had done . I couldn't breathe after the procedure for like 2 weeks,...the ent kept telling me it would get better... But it never did. I still struggling with breathing...it didn't help one bit, after a year I went to another ENT and he approved to do surgery to "remove" some bone but apparently during surgery my turbinates were so scared up he couldn't do much at all...he refused to talk and see me after telling me he couldn't do anything for me... Not a good feeling at all..
As of today I still struggle to breathe when the turbinates swells up especially at night..
I did sent a message to my last ENT if he thought I had ENS atleast he could tell me that... He said no I didn't, and yeah my turbinates were swollen..
So...being scared of going thru any more of disappointments and the worry of ENS I just remain to suffer and praying for a miracle 🙏

lyn98 | @lyn98 | 2 days ago

I had the Viver treatment and 6 days later my right eye developed fluid, redness and some inflammation. I also have pain around the eye which is where the upper and lower sinus is and pain in my upper teeth on that side. I've seen an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and my ent. I've been on steroid/antibiotic drops, 2 rounds of medrol dose pack, and now steroid drops again. The ent did a sinus ct . Nothing she saw related to the eye. I'm open to any suggestions and/or ideas. Would a head CT be beneficial? Thanks