FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Keith Matheny (Collin County Ear Nose and Throat) in Frisco, Texas offers the LATERA® absorbable nasal implant, to address symptoms for one of the root causes of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) which affects more than 20 million Americans.ⁱ NAO restricts airflow through the nose and often significantly impacts one’s quality of life.ⁱⁱ Symptoms include nasal congestion, labored nasal breathing, challenges getting enough air through the nose while exercising, and trouble sleeping.ⁱⁱⁱ

Collin County ENT

One of the most common causes of NAO is nasal valve collapse (NVC), which occurs when the lateral (side) wall of the nose collapses inward as a person inhales. NVC is as prevalent as septal deviation and turbinate hypertrophy as the primary cause of NAO among nasal and sinus patients.^vi LATERA® supports the cartilage in your nose, which may reduce NAO symptoms and help you breathe better.^{iii, v}

“Prior to LATERA, NVC was significantly undertreated because available options were highly invasive, and often led to changes in appearance or did not address the underlying anatomical issue of a collapsed nasal wall,” said Dr. Matheny. “Clinical research shows that the LATERA implant delivers significant NAO symptom relief by targeting one of the common sources of the problem. With the addition of the LATERA implant to our armamentarium, we are able to comprehensively address symptoms of a root cause of NAO with a minimally invasive treatment option that is both durable and effective. We are proud to be among the first practices to offer LATERA to our patients and believe that it demonstrates our commitment to staying at the forefront of medicine and patient care.”

“It was really frustrating to have difficulty breathing through my nose,” said Roy E. Alston, retired Dallas Police Major and LATERA recipient. “I’m glad that Dr. Matheny recommended LATERA for my NVC. I used to ignore the fact that I had trouble breathing through my nose – I just got used to it. Now I’m able to breathe better and find I have less trouble sleeping. I’m able to keep an active lifestyle; running and cycling is a lot more enjoyable without constant nasal congestion.”

LATERA implants have been placed in thousands of patients who had difficulty breathing through their nose due to NVC. In a clinical study, patients reported that they were satisfied with their breathing (86%) and appearance (93%) results.^vi Eighteen and 24-month data demonstrated durable relief of NAO symptoms with LATERA with no long term negative cosmetic changes.^vii

To help determine if you are a candidate for LATERA, you can conduct a simple breathing test, called the Cottle Maneuver. To conduct this self-assessment, pull on your cheek to hold your nostril to the side. If breathing improves, you may have NVC. For a comprehensive exam, contact us at https://collincountyent.com/web/ or call (972) 596-4005 to discuss your treatment options. You can also learn more about LATERA at www.latera.com.

About Collin County Ear Nose and Throat
Collin County Ear Nose and Throat (CCENT) is a private medical practice devoted to providing quality, comprehensive Otolaryngology care for Collin County since 1975. In addition to the practice performing common procedures such as tonsillectomy and ear tube placement, they also offer cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques in order to diagnose and treat sinus disease, snoring/obstructive sleep apnea, allergies, hearing loss, voice disorders, and tumors of the head and neck. Many of these procedures can be performed in their offices, avoiding the hospital and general anesthesia. The practice routinely participates in clinical trials, researching new, innovative treatments for disease of the head and neck.

About Nasal Airway Obstruction and Nasal Valve Collapse
Nasal airway obstruction (NAO) limits airflow and makes breathing through the nose more difficult.ⁱⁱ This condition affects more than 20 million Americansⁱ, and is characterized by difficulty breathing through your nose at rest and/or while exercising, and reduced sleep time or sleep quality.ⁱⁱⁱ Nasal valve collapse (NVC) is one of the most common causes of NAO, and occurs as a result of weak nasal cartilage collapsing inward when a person inhales. NVC is as prevalent as septal deviation and enlarged turbinates among nasal and sinus patients.^iv Patients can self-test for NVC by conducting a simple breathing test, called the Cottle Maneuver. Additionally, the NOSE survey [https://www. entnet.org/sites/default/files/NOSE-Instrument.pdf] will allow doctors to assess the severity of their NAO symptoms.ⁱⁱⁱ

About LATERA
LATERA® is an absorbable nasal implant that supports the lateral nasal cartilage (side wall of the nose) to address nasal valve collapse (NVC) and may reduce nasal airway obstruction (NAO) symptoms, helping patients breathe better. Through a minimally invasive procedure, the nasal implant is inserted through a small incision made inside a patient’s nose. Patients who received the implant reported satisfaction with their breathing (86%) and appearance (93%) results.^vi 18 and 24-month data demonstrated durable relief of NAO symptoms with LATERA with no negative cosmetic changes.^vii

For more information about the LATERA device including the indications for use, contraindications and warnings, please see the LATERA IFU [https://ent.stryker.com/physician-resources/instructions-for-use] on http://ent.stryker.com/. 

Contact:
Erich Sandoval
Lazar Partners
Phone: +1 917-497-2867
esandoval@lazarpartners.com

References

ⁱ Value calculated based on 2014 US population estimate from US Census and World Bank data in conjunction with incidence numbers cited in Stewart et al. Epidemiology and burden of nasal congestion. Intl J Gen Med 2010; 2010:3 37-45.

ⁱⁱ Rhee et al. Nasal Valve Surgery Improves Disease-Specific Quality of Life. Laryngoscope 115: March 2005.

ⁱⁱⁱ Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) survey is a quality of life survey supported by the AAO Consensus Statement. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: 162 STEWART et al February 2004.

^iv Senior B, et al., Nasal airway obstruction: Prevalence and anatomic contributors. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018 June;97(6):173-176.

^v San Nicolo, et. al. 2017. Absorbable Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse. Facial Plast Surg, 32:233-240.

^vi Data on file (TR-21076 Spirox NVC Experience). Individual patient results may vary and may include other procedures. Use of the LATERA device in conjunction with other procedures (such as septoplasty and/or turbinate reduction) has not been clinically evaluated. Patient satisfaction results may be attributed to LATERA with other procedures.

^vii San Nicoló M, Stelter K, Sadick H, Bas M, Berghaus A. A 2-Year Follow-up Study of an Absorbable Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse. Facial Plast Surg 2018; 10.1055/s-0038-1672213.

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