Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Treatment of the Nasal Valve in Patients With Nasal Obstruction: Long-Term Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and durability of temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) treatment of the nasal valve in patients with severe or extreme nasal airway obstruction (NAO).

Study design

A long-term, prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Sixteen otolaryngologic clinics and academic centers.

Methods

Patients received TCRF treatment on the lateral nasal valve. All patients were followed through 3 years. Outcome measures included the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and adverse events (AEs). Treatment responders were defined as a ≥1 reduction in severity class or ≥20% reduction in NOSE score.

Results

Out of 108 patients who received TCRF tre

SUBMITTER: Han JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11947858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature