Effect of Laser Posterior Nasal Neurolysis for the Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Points
To evaluate the effectiveness of laser posterior nasal neurolysis in managing chronic rhinitis symptoms.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing laser treatment to a sham procedure.
Focused on the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) region.
Assessed symptom burden before and after intervention.
Laser treatment significantly reduced symptom burden compared to the sham procedure.
Minimal adverse events were reported.
Abstract
The CO2 laser posterior nasal neurolysis of the PNN area is associated with minimal adverse events and is superior to a sham procedure in reducing the symptom burden of chronic rhinitis.