Evaluation of Pulsed Field Ablation of the Posterior Nasal Nerve for Chronic Rhinitis

Exclusion Criteria16

• The subject has clinically significant anatomic obstructions on either side that limit access to the posterior nose, including severe septal deviation, nasal polyps, and sinonasal tumor
• The subject has a septal perforation
• The subject has had prior sinus or nasal surgery on either side that significantly alters the anatomy of the posterior nose.
• The subject had had previous surgery of the PNN for chronic rhinitis.
• The subject has had prior head or neck irradiation
• The subject has an active or chronic nasal or sinus infection
• The subject has active coagulation disorder, or the patient is receiving anticoagulants
• The subject has a history of dry eye or dry nose symptoms
• Patient has rhinitis medicamentosa
• The subject has ocular allergic symptoms
• The subject has a history of nose bleeds
• The subject has electrically sensitive implants (e.g. cochlear implants, pacemakers, defibrillators)
• The subject is pregnant or lactating
• The subject is participating in another clinical research study
• The subject has an allergy or intolerance to anesthetic agent
• Any physical condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, would prevent adequate study participation or pose an increased risk