RhinAer® Treatment

Don't let a runny, stuffy nose run you down!

The non-invasive RhinAer treatment can help if you persistently experience:

Runny nose
Nasal congestion
Post-nasal drip
Chronic cough

Don't Let a Runny, Stuffy Nose Run You Down!

If your nose is always runny, you may be one of the millions of people living with chronic rhinitis. Until now, treatment often meant managing symptoms with medications and sprays. For many patients, these symptoms may be caused by abnormal signals in the nose. Now, Greater Orange County ENT can offer you lasting relief by performing the RhinAer procedure. It precisely targets the underlying cause of rhinitis with temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to reduce mucus production to normal levels.

RhinAer is clinically demonstrated to provide lasting relief and improve quality of life. Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Non-invasive

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

Zero Downtime

Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Lasting Relief

In a clinical study, 88% of RhinAer patients experienced a significant reduction in their chronic rhinitis symptoms.¹

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Does your insurance cover RhinAer treatment?

RhinAer is covered by Cigna, Medicare, and other qualifying insurance plans. Give us a call at (714) 447-4100 for help with checking your insurance coverage.

See How RhinAer Works

How RhinAer Works

Patient Story

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does RhinAer work?

RhinAer uses a patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to precisely target the underlying causes of chronic rhinitis, providing long lasting symptom relief without needing a complex surgery. It treats the sources of both runny nose (rhinorrhea) and stuffy nose (congestion).

Treatment with RhinAer does not involve any cutting, freezing, or removal of nasal tissue. Patients typically experience minimal discomfort with no downtime, returning to normal activities immediately following treatment.*

What are the benefits of RhinAer?

Most patients begin to see improvement 2-6 weeks following treatment. In a multi-center clinical study, 88% of RhinAer patients experienced a significant reduction in their chronic rhinitis symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, and post-nasal drip.¹

Is RhinAer covered by insurance?

RhinAer is covered by Cigna, Medicare, and other qualifying insurance plans. If you have any questions or would like help checking your insurance coverage for RhinAer treatment, please call us at (714) 447-4100.

Your Local RhinAer Specialists

Elaine Martin, MD

Dr. Elaine Martin completed her Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery residency training at University of California Irvine. Prior to this, she completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2019. She practices comprehensive otolaryngology and has special interests in sinus and ear disorders as well as salivary gland and thyroid surgery.

Christopher Vuong, MD

Dr. Christopher Vuong completed his otolaryngology residency and an extra year of training in thyroid/parathyroid surgery at the high-volume academic institution, Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is board certified and his special interests include thyroid/parathyroid surgery, head and neck oncology, salivary disorders, sinus surgery, and voice/swallowing disorders.

Eric Sugihara, DO

Dr. Eric Sugihara is a board-certified otolaryngologist, with subspecialty in otology. He completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at Michigan State University through Detroit Medical Center. He additionally completed fellowship in advanced otology and skull base surgery at Puget Sound Ear, Nose, & Throat affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. He practices comprehensive general otolaryngology and has special interests in sinus, nasal, and ear disorders.

Michael C. Kao, MD

Dr. Michael C. Kao is a board-certified Otolaryngologist. He completed his Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. He dedicated two additional years of research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and his work on developing novel targeted therapy for HNSCC was awarded the Ballantyne resident research award in 2015. He practices comprehensive General Otolaryngology and has a special interest in voice and swallowing disorders, thyroid surgery, sinus and nasal disorders, head and neck oncology, and sleep surgery.

Eric Waki, MD

Dr. Eric Waki graduated from UCLA in 1982 receiving honors and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He earned his medical degree at UCLA in 1986 and completed his residency at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Waki went on to complete a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and is board certified in Otolaryngology.

Dr. Waki is a member of the American College of Surgeons, The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Society, the Orange County Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Waki has served several leadership positions at St. Jude Medical Center over the years and continues to be elected to hold positions there yearly. He was Chief of Surgery at St. Jude Medical Center and President of the Orange County Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.

Greater Orange County ENT

2240 N. Harbor Blvd Suite 200, Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 447-4100

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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 RhinAer® indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. Rx only.