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, Sunset ENT & Allergy 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 (858) 746-7882 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 (858) 746-7882.

Your Local RhinAer Specialists

Samantha J. Hauff, M.D.

Dr. Samantha Hauff is a board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon. She grew up in Michigan and has a lifelong love for unsalted water and midwestern food. She traveled east to Baltimore for college, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. Dr. Hauff moved to the West Coast for her husband’s Navy career, and she fell in love with San Diego and the surrounding areas. In 2017, she completed her 6-year residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UCSD Medical Center. She worked for a time in Chula Vista before opening Sunset ENT in 2020.

Dr. Hauff is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. She considers it a great honor and privilege to serve the San Diego community.

Michael J. Coulter, M.D.

Dr. Michael Coulter is a board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon. He studied BioChemistry and earned his Bachelor of Science at Stony Brook University, while starting as the football team’s Quarterback. He then graduated from medical school at his alma mater with top honors including Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honors Societies.

After medical school, he was commissioned as a United States Navy Officer. His naval commitment brought him to San Diego for his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he was awarded the Navy commendation medal. His dedication to science and evidence-based medicine is apparent, demonstrated by his 15 peer-reviewed journal publications.

Sunset ENT & Allergy

4282 Genesee Ave UNIT 201, San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 746-7882

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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.