Advantages of Co2 Laser Surgery in Allergic Rhinitis

CO2 laser has got good flexibility, high focus of energy and minimal injury to the surrounding normal tissue. It will cause coagulation, degeneration and atrophy of protein, and cause damage of varied degree to certain branch of anterior ethmoidal nerve and sphenopalatal nerve. Moreover, laser therapy will destroy glands in this area, decreasing secretion and sensitivity of nasal mucosa to adverse external stimuli, suppressing reflex of sneezing. Thus nasal discharge and obstruction will be lessened and symptoms alleviated.

CO2 laser has such advantages as precise targeting, easy manipulation, causes no bleeding, fewer complications, good response and quick recovery. During the treatment, power output and coagulation time are to be strictly controlled, and surrounding normal tissue is to be well protected in order to ensure both efficacy and safety of treatment.