You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

VivAer® Treatment

It's time to breathe easy.

The minimally-invasive VivAer treatment can help if you persistently experience:

  • ✓ Trouble breathing through your nose
  • ✓ Nasal congestion
  • ✓ Difficulty sleeping
  • ✓ Challenges breathing during exercise

The Clear Choice for Easier Breathing – Day and Night

If you struggle with nasal obstruction, you may feel like your only options are invasive surgery or a lifetime of medications. The good news? Lasting relief is possible with the VivAer treatment at North Alabama ENT with North Alabama ENT.


More Than Just Easier Breathing

VivAer has been shown to improve breathing, enhance sleep quality, and reduce snoring in patients with nasal airway obstruction.1,2 For CPAP users, patients who had a VivAer procedure were more likely to stay consistent with CPAP therapy compared to those who had surgery or no treatment at all.3


How VivAer Works

VivAer uses low-temperature radiofrequency technology to gently remodel your nasal passage to improve airflow. By precisely targeting the source of your nasal blockage, VivAer has been clinically shown to help patients breathe better, sleep better, and enjoy a better quality of life. VivAer is an in-office procedure, and most patients return to their normal activities the same day.

Minimally-invasive

Minimally-invasive

No incisions, minimal discomfort and can be performed in your doctor's office.

Minimal Downtime

Minimal Downtime

Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day and may continue using CPAP throughout recovery.

Lasting Relief, Better Sleep

Lasting Relief, Better Sleep

In a four-year clinical study, 96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing and reported getting a better night's sleep.1

Am I a Candidate?

"The sleep alone was incredible after the VivAer. My breathing has improved dramatically. I have more energy. I am more awake in the morning. I'm more focused in the morning when I'm working out. Breathing is easier. I have more air in my lungs... It was a great experience for my entire physical and mental health."

–Rob, VivAer Patient

Does your insurance cover VivAer treatment?

Give us a call at (256) 536-9300 for help checking your insurance coverage. You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

See How VivAer Works

How VivAer Works
Patient Story
Patient Story
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does VivAer work?

Nasal obstruction is caused by an anatomical narrowing or blockage in the nasal airway that can hinder airflow and make it feel difficult to breathe through your nose and sleep through the night.

Using low-temperature radiofrequency technology, VivAer gently remodels the nasal passage, precisely targeting the narrowing or blockage, to improve airflow. Improved airflow through the nose also helps reduce disrupted rest, snoring, and daytime fatigue. The treatment has minimal discomfort, and once it's finished, you can typically get right back to your normal activities.

What are the benefits of VivAer?

VivAer has been demonstrated in clinical studies to improve nasal breathing and provide lasting relief.1

  • 96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing
  • 96% of patients reported getting a better night's sleep
  • 93% of patients improved their ability to get air through their nose during exercise or exertion

Is VivAer covered by insurance?

You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment. If you have any questions or would like help checking your insurance coverage for VivAer treatment, please call us at (256) 536-9300.

VivAer is clinically shown to help patients breathe and sleep better. Ask your ENT if it's right for you.

Your Local VivAer Specialists

Bradley Hobbs, MD

Bradley Hobbs, MD

Dr. Bradley Hobbs has been an otolaryngologist in Huntsville since 2014. He treats ENT related disorders in both kids and adults at the Huntsville and Madison locations. Dr. Hobbs has been married to the love of his life since 2005 and they have four beautiful daughters. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, playing golf, vegetable gardening and leading worship as a part of his church’s band.

John P. Kostrzewa, MD

John P. Kostrzewa, MD

Dr. John Kostrzewa was born and raised in Tennessee. He treats patients of all ages at both the Madison and Huntsville locations. In his free time, Dr. Kostrzewa enjoys spending time with his family, watching college football and running.

William McFeely, MD

William McFeely, MD

Dr. William McFeely is a fellowship trained ear and lateral skull base surgeon. He is affiliated with a highly trained group of audiologists and is the physician director of FYZICAL Dizziness & Fall Prevention Center. Dr. McFeely is married with two children. He enjoys travel, golf, tennis, college football and basketball, boating and fishing. He is also an award-winning digital photographer, winning a first place award in the 2011 Huntsville Times Travel Photo Contest.

Mike McFadden, MD

Mike McFadden, MD

Dr. Michael McFadden started his career as an electrical engineer working on avionics and electromagnetic system integration for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Division in Fort Worth, Texas. After five years, he decided to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. McFadden sees patients at the Huntsville and Madison locations. In his free time, Dr. McFadden enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling and spending time outdoors.

Nicholas Rivers, MD

Nicholas Rivers, MD

Dr. Nicholas Rivers joined the practice in the summer of 2026. Originally from Tuscaloosa, AL, he is excited to join the Huntsville community. Dr. Rivers treats ENT-related disorders in both children and adults at our Huntsville and Madison locations. He takes a comprehensive approach to help you address all your ENT problems. Dr. Rivers enjoys exploring the Huntsville outdoors, golfing, fishing, cycling and spending time with his wife, two children, family and friends.

North Alabama ENT

1963 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite 5 Huntsville, AL 35801

8337 Hwy 72 W Suite 301 Madison, AL 35758

(256) 536-9300

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The VivAer® Stylus is indicated for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery for the coagulation of soft tissue in the nasal airway, to treat nasal airway obstruction by shrinking submucosal tissue, including cartilage in the internal nasal valve area.

Patients: It is important that you discuss any potential benefits and risks of a specific treatment with your doctor to decide whether it is right for you. Please consult your treating medical professional regarding specific questions and important information related to VivAer® indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. Rx only.