Nasal Drainage Treatment Options
When treating nasal drainage, the first step is determining the cause. This is typically from an infection, allergies, or forms of non-allergic rhinitis such as vasomotor rhinitis. Once the condition has been determined, the proper treatment course can be established.
Some of the treatment options include:
Medications
Some over-the-counter medications can help patients find relief from nasal drainage. These medications can help the nose reduce inflammation and swelling, or dry up excess mucus.
Allergy drops
If the cause of your nasal drainage is allergy-related, our Asensa™ allergy drops can be custom-formulated to your specific environmental allergies. The drops are placed under the tongue and can offer relief from allergy symptoms, including post-nasal drip.
Balloon sinuplasty
If sinusitis is the cause of nasal drainage, balloon sinuplasty is an in-office procedure that can open blocked sinus ducts and allow mucus to drain properly.
ClariFix®
This treatment uses cryotherapy to help reduce symptoms of chronic rhinitis. Clarifix uses a cooling probe to target the inflamed area in the back of the nose and help stop your symptoms at their origin.
RhinAer®
RhinAer is a non-invasive heat radiofrequency ablation procedure designed to treat congestion and a runny nose by targeting and calming overactive nerves, as well as shrinking inflamed tissue in the nose. A small wand is inserted into the nostril, and low-temperature radiofrequency energy is emitted from its tip to decrease the production of mucus.
If you are experiencing chronic issues with nasal drainage, it may be due to structural issues within the nose or sinuses. Our providers may recommend a surgical procedure to correct this.