Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Laser Neurolysis of the Posterior Nasal Nerve in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis
Both RAPN and RPN3 are effective in treating chronic rhinitis unresponsive to medication. The addition of CO₂ laser posterior nasal nerve neurolysis (RPN3) provides superior symptomatic relief, particularly for rhinorrhea and nasal itching.
Authors
- Ting‐Yu Shih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1733-0447)
- Chien‐Yu Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-5471)
- Chia-Chen Lin
- Yi-Li Hwang
- Jyun-Yi Liao
- Han-Lo Teng
Institutions
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (KR)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Taipei Municipal YangMing Hospital (TW)
- Chia-Yi Christian Hospital (TW)
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.70156
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital