What is nasal airway obstruction?

Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO) is a condition in which the nasal passages are blocked and prevent a normal or comfortable amount of air from passing through the nose. NAO affects more than 20 million Americans and can occur because of a structural abnormality in the nose or because of inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages. With nasal breathing delivering approximately 70% of airflow to the lungs, any blockage that limits airflow can cause significant quality-of-life consequences.

Is my quality of life affected by nasal airway obstruction?

A Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) survey is an assessment tool to capture how your breathing symptoms are affecting your quality of life.

Do you have the following symptoms?

LATERA implant patients experienced the following improvements as measured by the NOSE survey:

• Nasal congestion or stuffiness
• Nasal blockage or obstruction
• Trouble breathing through your nose
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to get enough air through your nose during exercise or exertion

What have patients experienced with LATERA?

LATERA implant patients experienced the following improvements as measured by the NOSE Survey:

• Reduced nasal congestion or stuffiness
• Less trouble breathing through the nose
• Improved ability to get enough air through the nose during exercise or exertion
• Reduced nasal blockage or obstruction
• Less trouble sleeping

Risks include temporary symptoms such as mild bruising and inflammation, awareness of the implant, and mild pain or irritation. Other risks related to the LATERA implant include discomfort, infection, reaction to material and device retrieval.

Will my appearance change?

LATERA implant patients experienced minimal risk of long-term cosmetic changes.