Oct 23, 2025
The temperature-and impedance-controlled radiofrequency RhinAer+ device treats the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) and comprehensively targets multiple anatomic contributors to chronic rhinitis, a chronic condition with substantial adverse health impact, along with sleep quality and worker productivity consequences.
Read More
September 4, 2025
This publication, together with Cigna Healthcare’s recent decision to cover RhinAer treatment of the PNN (CPT 31242) effective September 15, 2025, reinforces the growing recognition of RhinAer’s clinical efficacy and net health benefit as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery or long-term clinic-based management.
Read More
August 26, 2025
Dr. Scott Fortune and Dr. Michael Yim emphasizes how the recent Cigna coverage decision for RhinAer is not only a policy milestone, but also a call-to-action for physicians. Years of clinical advocacy and data have helped pave the way for 15 million more patients to have access to treatment. However, coverage does not equal care. […]
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July 31, 2025
Dr. Chris Davis discusses how insurance limitations can impact access to care and highlights the role of self-pay options in expanding treatment availability. He encourages clear and early conversations about cost, focusing on expected health outcomes. His practice uses transparent pricing and payment plans to help patients understand their financial options. Clinical results and patient-reported […]
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Jul 22, 2025
We’re proud to announce the appointment of Lucas Buchanan to Aerin Medical’s Board of Directors. Mr. Buchanan is a seasoned MedTech leader with 25+ years of experience and brings deep expertise in commercialization, operations and finance.
Read More
June 27, 2025
Starting September 15, over 15 million Cigna members and their healthcare providers will gain access to this clinically proven solution for patients with chronic rhinitis, a persistent inflammatory condition that significantly compromises quality-of-life. Cigna’s policy update highlights the growing recognition of RhinAer’s clinical efficacy and net health benefit as a non-invasive alternative to surgery or long-term, ineffective medication and clinic-based management.
Read More
May 14, 2025
Following Recently Published VATRAC 3-Year RCT, New Findings Reinforce Consistent, Durable Benefits of Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency (TCRF) Ablation for Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO)
Read More
April 22, 2025
Positive 24-month results from RHINTRAC, a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial, in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR). These results demonstrate the durable treatment effect of RhinAer® for treating chronic rhinitis, showing a significant improvement in symptoms through two years. These findings build on the previously published results of two separate studies that also demonstrated significant, sustained improvement with RhinAer treatment.
Read More
April 2, 2025
The three-year results from the VATRAC Study confirm long-term efficacy of the VivAer® treatment, demonstrating sustained symptom relief, improved sleep, enhanced quality of life, and reduced medication burden.
Read More
March 31, 2025
Dr. Gavin Setzen, of Albany ENT and Allergy Services, highlights the critical role of NAO treatment in optimizing OSA care and navigating reimbursement to ensure patient access. Read the Article
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January 13, 2025
New equity capital positions Aerin Medical to drive additional commercial growth, advance market-leading innovation, and further expand its robust clinical evidence portfolio. The $32.5 million equity financing was led by all of Aerin’s major investors: KCK MedTech, Questa Capital, OrbiMed, and Ally Bridge Group, with new participation by Ares Management Credit funds, which also provided Aerin a debt facility to refinance its existing debt and access additional capital.
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September 9, 2024
Aerin Medical will showcase our innovative solutions at the upcoming ENT fall conferences in Miami. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and discover how we are expanding access to meaningful relief for patients suffering from chronic ENT conditions.
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May 10, 2024
At the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, VivAer® and RhinAer® are being utilized to enhance the otolaryngology residents’ training program.
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February 29, 2024
Positive 24-month results from RHINTRAC, a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial, in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR). These results demonstrate the durable treatment effect of RhinAer® for treating chronic rhinitis, showing a significant improvement in symptoms through two years. These findings build on the previously published results of two separate studies that also demonstrated significant, sustained improvement with RhinAer treatment.
Read More
February 8, 2024
Positive two-year outcomes from the VATRAC trial has been published in the Rhinology Journal. The study showed a single in-office treatment with VivAer® resulted in sustained improvement in symptoms of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) caused by nasal valve collapse, and reduced both daytime sleepiness and the use of medications and mechanical aids.
Read More
December 5, 2023
Two-year results of the RELIEF clinical trial published in The Laryngoscope confirm that a single procedure with RhinAer® resulted in sustained improvements in chronic rhinitis symptoms and quality of life, along with a substantial decrease in chronic rhinitis medication usage. RhinAer, a non-invasive technology developed by Aerin Medical Inc., uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide relief from chronic rhinitis.
Read More
November 20, 2023
Derrick Sung has been appointed chief financial officer of Aerin Medical. Sung brings over 25 years of finance, capital market, and strategy experience across diverse roles within the medical device industry. Prior to joining Aerin Medical, Sung was CFO at Pulmonx Corporation where he scaled the finance organization and led the company through significant growth and a successful IPO.
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November 3, 2023
Aerin Medical Inc., a company dedicated to providing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physicians with non-invasive solutions for the treatment of chronic nasal conditions, announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned payment for a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) using radiofrequency ablation.
Read More
October 18, 2023
VivAer® and RhinAer® were featured on BabyBoomers.com, an online resource for those embracing their golden years. In the article, Dr. Roheen Raithatha, FACS, FARS, discussed the changes in nasal anatomy and function that accompany aging, highlighting solutions available to address resulting chronic nasal conditions.
Read More
August 29, 2023
Aerin Medical co-founders, Scott Wolf, MD, and Andrew Frazier, reflect on the milestone achievement of 100,000 patients treated and share what’s next for the company.
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July 13, 2023
Aerin Medical Inc., a company dedicated to providing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physicians with non-invasive solutions for the treatment of chronic nasal conditions, today announced the publication of positive two-year follow-up data from the AERWAY trial for patients with severe or extreme nasal airway obstruction (NAO) due to nasal valve collapse (NVC)
Read More
April 18, 2023
Aerin Medical supports the recent American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery position statement. The statement recognizes nasal valve repair as “a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients.”
Read More
January 23, 2023
VivAer® was recently featured in key news publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, the Miami Herald, and more, following a patient testimonial campaign that reached millions of Americans.
Read More
January 2, 2023
VivAer® was featured in Woman’s World Magazine, a popular print publication reaching over one million Americans. The full-page article highlighted the story of Diana, a VivAer patient whose inability to breathe through her nose left her exhausted throughout the day.
Read More
November 16, 2022
CMS is set to implement a new CPT code that includes the use of VivAer to repair nasal valve collapse in the office and outpatient surgical settings. The new code goes into effect on January 1, 2023. VivAer is a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology that provides long-term relief from nasal obstruction.
Read More
October 18, 2022
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel accepted the application for a new Category I CPT code to report endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve using radiofrequency (RF) ablation…
Read More
Oct 11, 2022
We spoke with Dr. Randall A. Ow regarding his experience with RhinAer…
Read More
October 11, 2022
VivAer® was featured in a BackTable ENT podcast discussing in-office procedures for nasal valve obstruction. The podcast, featuring Dr. Mary Ashmead of Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists, was developed as a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on patient selection, treatment planning, and more.
Read More
September 8, 2022
Stylus now launching in the U.S. at American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) annual meetings…
Read More
September 6, 2022
Twelve-month active treatment group outcomes from the VATRAC trial published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery confirm that treatment with VivAer® resulted in a reduction in nasal obstruction symptoms with durable improvement through 12 months. VivAer uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide long-term relief from nasal obstruction.
Read More
Aug 12, 2022
RhinAer®, the comprehensive, non-invasive solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio. The article highlighted the results of the RHINTRAC randomized controlled trial published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology,…
Read More
Jul 20, 2022
RhinAer®, the comprehensive, office-friendly solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio…
Read More
Jul 19, 2022
We spoke with Dr. V. Vasu Kakarlapudi, primary investigator of the published 2-year pivotal RhinAer study. …
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July 19, 2022
Largest study of RhinAer to date shows 87% of patients reported quality-of-life improvements…
Read More
July 15, 2022
VivAer® was featured in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine. The article, titled “Nasal Airway Obstruction and Precision Oral Appliance Therapy in the Treatment of OSA”, discussed the connection between nasal airway obstruction (NAO) and sleep disordered breathing as well as the importance of treating NAO before oral appliance therapy is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Read More
July 6, 2022
Follow-up results from the trial’s active treatment arm showed that chronic rhinitis symptoms continued to improve …
Read More
June 29, 2022
Long term follow-up published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology demonstrates…
Read More
June 16, 2022
Ally Bridge Group joins existing syndicate of KCK MedTech, Questa Capital and OrbiMed…
Read More
June 7, 2022
RhinAer treatment resulted in significant symptom improvement through 24 months in both non-allergic and allergic rhinitis patients…
Read More
Jun 06, 2022
RhinAer was featured on ABC-affiliate SoFlo Health TV as the “innovative new procedure you won’t want to miss.” In the interview, Dr. Jay Young, M.D., explained…
Read More
Feb 01, 2022
Aerin Medical founder, Scott Wolf, MD was featured in an exclusive founder interview series by The Tech Tribune…
Read More
Jan 18, 2022
More and more nasal airway procedures are moving from the operating room to an office setting. “Some of the main drivers of this change have been patient convenience, recovery time, and cost”, says Dr. Stanley McClurg, MD, FARS of ENT Associates in Kansas City, MO…
Read More
Jan 06, 2022
We are honored to announce that Aerin Medical was named one of the best tech startups in Sunnyvale by The Tech Tribune …
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Dec 15, 2021
Dr. Raj P. TerKonda, M.D., FACS, explains nasal airway obstruction and who may be a good candidate for treatment with VivAer …
Read More
Oct 07, 2021
Congratulations to Stacey Silvers, MD, Jon Rosenthal, DO, Chad McDuffie, MD, David Yen, MD, and Joseph Han, MD. This team was recognized by the American Rhinologic Society …
Read More
September 27, 2021
Results of Two Clinical Trials Evaluating Safety, Efficacy of VivAer® for Nasal Obstruction Patients with Nasal Valve Collapse to be Presented …
Read More
September 13, 2021
Treatment with RhinAer resulted in significant symptom burden reduction, superior to sham control …
Read More
Aug 16, 2021
RhinAer provided significant and lasting improvement in common chronic rhinitis symptoms, such as postnasal drip, congestion, nasal itching and persistent runny nose …
Read More
Aug 05, 2021
Study adds to a growing body of clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency device …
Read More
Jul 13, 2021
Treatment with VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency (RF) device, resulted in significant symptom relief, superior to sham control …
Read More
May 11, 2021
Matt Brokaw recently marked his one-year anniversary as CEO of Aerin Medical. To recognize the milestone, Matt sat down to answer some questions and share his reflections on the past year. …
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May 06, 2021
We are honored to announce that MedTech Breakthrough has named Aerin Medical the winner in the 2021 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, taking home the “Best New Therapeutic Solution” award for RhinAer, our innovative treatment for chronic rhinitis. …
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Apr 21, 2021
Data shows in-office treatment of nasal valve collapse resulted in lasting improvement in symptoms and quality of life …
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Aerin Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on non-invasive procedures for treating nasal airway conditions, today announced the closing of a $48 million equity financing. …
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Aerosol-generating medical procedures present potential risk to practitioners, particularly during the SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Particles <100 µm in diameter can be infectious ...
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Chronic nasal obstruction contributes to a decreased quality of life. Nasal valve dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a cause of nasal obstruction …
Read More
Mar 06, 2020
RhinAer™ Procedure Promises Lasting Relief for Millions of Americans Suffering from Common Chronic Condition …
Read More
May 06, 2019
Judging by all the ads for things from nasal strips to sprays to medications, there are a lot of people who have trouble breathing …
Read More
Feb 13, 2019
Tim Carr, a firefighter in Culver City, had tried lots of remedies for his blocked nasal airways. “I’ve gone through allergy treatments. I’ve gone through sinus sprays. I’ve gone through all kinds of different things,” he said …
Read More
Feb 04, 2019
A Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling pivotal study was recently published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. The prospective, multi-center, non-randomized US Pivotal Study was conducted to evaluate the treatment of nasal airway obstruction using the Vivaer® System …
Read More
Feb 01, 2019
A new procedure to fix patients’ breathing problems is being offered in Alabama. Around 20 million Americans have trouble breathing through their nose. Quick and easy fixes have been hard to find, until the Food and Drug Administration approved technology in 2017 that allows patients to breathe normally again without surgery. This comes as a relief for patients like Mike Lahurd, who said breathing has been an issue since 1992 …
Read More
Jan 03, 2019
A Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling study on nasal obstruction and snoring was published in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. The article covered a prospective, non-randomized study using Vivaer® to treat nasal obstruction and snoring …
Read More
Oct 08, 2018
Dr. Daron Smith of Cornerstone ENT visits the Charlotte Today show on WCNC to discuss the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure …
Read More
Aug 24, 2018
Tony Vanetti, a host at WHAS, has the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure performed by Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi of Advanced ENT and Allergy. Aerin Medical may provide links to third-party sites …
Read More
Jul 31, 2018
Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that over 1,000 patients suffering from nasal obstruction have successfully received the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling treatment (“Vivaer®“) which uses patented non-invasive low temperature radio frequency technology to reshape nasal tissues …
Read More
May 23, 2018
“From start to finish, the procedure wasn’t even half an hour, and that includes the numbing and the procedure,” Linda Wells said. “Once the healing was done, I was amazed at how much better I could breathe.” …
Read More
Jan 09, 2018
Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that it has received regulatory clearance for its novel Vivaer® Non-Invasive Airway Remodeling System (“Vivaer®“), a product developed to enable Ear, Nose & Throat (“ENT”) physicians to treat nasal airway obstruction within their physician office without the need for incisions or implants …
Read More
Oct 23, 2025
The temperature-and impedance-controlled radiofrequency RhinAer+ device treats the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) and comprehensively targets multiple anatomic contributors to chronic rhinitis, a chronic condition with substantial adverse health impact, along with sleep quality and worker productivity consequences.
Read More
September 4, 2025
This publication, together with Cigna Healthcare’s recent decision to cover RhinAer treatment of the PNN (CPT 31242) effective September 15, 2025, reinforces the growing recognition of RhinAer’s clinical efficacy and net health benefit as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery or long-term clinic-based management.
Read More
Jul 22, 2025
We’re proud to announce the appointment of Lucas Buchanan to Aerin Medical’s Board of Directors. Mr. Buchanan is a seasoned MedTech leader with 25+ years of experience and brings deep expertise in commercialization, operations and finance.
Read More
June 27, 2025
Starting September 15, over 15 million Cigna members and their healthcare providers will gain access to this clinically proven solution for patients with chronic rhinitis, a persistent inflammatory condition that significantly compromises quality-of-life. Cigna’s policy update highlights the growing recognition of RhinAer’s clinical efficacy and net health benefit as a non-invasive alternative to surgery or long-term, ineffective medication and clinic-based management.
Read More
May 14, 2025
Following Recently Published VATRAC 3-Year RCT, New Findings Reinforce Consistent, Durable Benefits of Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency (TCRF) Ablation for Nasal Airway Obstruction (NAO)
Read More
April 22, 2025
Positive 24-month results from RHINTRAC, a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial, in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR). These results demonstrate the durable treatment effect of RhinAer® for treating chronic rhinitis, showing a significant improvement in symptoms through two years. These findings build on the previously published results of two separate studies that also demonstrated significant, sustained improvement with RhinAer treatment.
Read More
April 2, 2025
The three-year results from the VATRAC Study confirm long-term efficacy of the VivAer® treatment, demonstrating sustained symptom relief, improved sleep, enhanced quality of life, and reduced medication burden.
Read More
January 13, 2025
New equity capital positions Aerin Medical to drive additional commercial growth, advance market-leading innovation, and further expand its robust clinical evidence portfolio. The $32.5 million equity financing was led by all of Aerin’s major investors: KCK MedTech, Questa Capital, OrbiMed, and Ally Bridge Group, with new participation by Ares Management Credit funds, which also provided Aerin a debt facility to refinance its existing debt and access additional capital.
Read More
February 29, 2024
Positive 24-month results from RHINTRAC, a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial, in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR). These results demonstrate the durable treatment effect of RhinAer® for treating chronic rhinitis, showing a significant improvement in symptoms through two years. These findings build on the previously published results of two separate studies that also demonstrated significant, sustained improvement with RhinAer treatment.
Read More
February 8, 2024
Positive two-year outcomes from the VATRAC trial has been published in the Rhinology Journal. The study showed a single in-office treatment with VivAer® resulted in sustained improvement in symptoms of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) caused by nasal valve collapse, and reduced both daytime sleepiness and the use of medications and mechanical aids.
Read More
December 5, 2023
Two-year results of the RELIEF clinical trial published in The Laryngoscope confirm that a single procedure with RhinAer® resulted in sustained improvements in chronic rhinitis symptoms and quality of life, along with a substantial decrease in chronic rhinitis medication usage. RhinAer, a non-invasive technology developed by Aerin Medical Inc., uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide relief from chronic rhinitis.
Read More
November 20, 2023
Derrick Sung has been appointed chief financial officer of Aerin Medical. Sung brings over 25 years of finance, capital market, and strategy experience across diverse roles within the medical device industry. Prior to joining Aerin Medical, Sung was CFO at Pulmonx Corporation where he scaled the finance organization and led the company through significant growth and a successful IPO.
Read More
November 3, 2023
Aerin Medical Inc., a company dedicated to providing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physicians with non-invasive solutions for the treatment of chronic nasal conditions, announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned payment for a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) using radiofrequency ablation.
Read More
July 13, 2023
Aerin Medical Inc., a company dedicated to providing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physicians with non-invasive solutions for the treatment of chronic nasal conditions, today announced the publication of positive two-year follow-up data from the AERWAY trial for patients with severe or extreme nasal airway obstruction (NAO) due to nasal valve collapse (NVC)
Read More
April 18, 2023
Aerin Medical supports the recent American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery position statement. The statement recognizes nasal valve repair as “a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients.”
Read More
November 16, 2022
CMS is set to implement a new CPT code that includes the use of VivAer to repair nasal valve collapse in the office and outpatient surgical settings. The new code goes into effect on January 1, 2023. VivAer is a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology that provides long-term relief from nasal obstruction.
Read More
October 18, 2022
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel accepted the application for a new Category I CPT code to report endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve using radiofrequency (RF) ablation…
Read More
September 8, 2022
Stylus now launching in the U.S. at American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) annual meetings…
Read More
September 6, 2022
Twelve-month active treatment group outcomes from the VATRAC trial published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery confirm that treatment with VivAer® resulted in a reduction in nasal obstruction symptoms with durable improvement through 12 months. VivAer uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide long-term relief from nasal obstruction.
Read More
July 19, 2022
Largest study of RhinAer to date shows 87% of patients reported quality-of-life improvements…
Read More
July 6, 2022
Follow-up results from the trial’s active treatment arm showed that chronic rhinitis symptoms continued to improve …
Read More
June 29, 2022
Long term follow-up published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology demonstrates…
Read More
June 16, 2022
Ally Bridge Group joins existing syndicate of KCK MedTech, Questa Capital and OrbiMed…
Read More
June 7, 2022
RhinAer treatment resulted in significant symptom improvement through 24 months in both non-allergic and allergic rhinitis patients…
Read More
September 27, 2021
Results of Two Clinical Trials Evaluating Safety, Efficacy of VivAer® for Nasal Obstruction Patients with Nasal Valve Collapse to be Presented …
Read More
September 13, 2021
Treatment with RhinAer resulted in significant symptom burden reduction, superior to sham control …
Read More
Aug 16, 2021
RhinAer provided significant and lasting improvement in common chronic rhinitis symptoms, such as postnasal drip, congestion, nasal itching and persistent runny nose …
Read More
Aug 05, 2021
Study adds to a growing body of clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency device …
Read More
Jul 13, 2021
Treatment with VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency (RF) device, resulted in significant symptom relief, superior to sham control …
Read More
Apr 21, 2021
Data shows in-office treatment of nasal valve collapse resulted in lasting improvement in symptoms and quality of life …
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Aerin Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on non-invasive procedures for treating nasal airway conditions, today announced the closing of a $48 million equity financing. …
Read More
Mar 06, 2020
RhinAer™ Procedure Promises Lasting Relief for Millions of Americans Suffering from Common Chronic Condition …
Read More
Feb 04, 2019
A Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling pivotal study was recently published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. The prospective, multi-center, non-randomized US Pivotal Study was conducted to evaluate the treatment of nasal airway obstruction using the Vivaer® System …
Read More
Jan 03, 2019
A Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling study on nasal obstruction and snoring was published in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. The article covered a prospective, non-randomized study using Vivaer® to treat nasal obstruction and snoring …
Read More
Jul 31, 2018
Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that over 1,000 patients suffering from nasal obstruction have successfully received the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling treatment (“Vivaer®“) which uses patented non-invasive low temperature radio frequency technology to reshape nasal tissues …
Read More
Jan 09, 2018
Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that it has received regulatory clearance for its novel Vivaer® Non-Invasive Airway Remodeling System (“Vivaer®“), a product developed to enable Ear, Nose & Throat (“ENT”) physicians to treat nasal airway obstruction within their physician office without the need for incisions or implants …
Read More
October 18, 2023
VivAer® and RhinAer® were featured on BabyBoomers.com, an online resource for those embracing their golden years. In the article, Dr. Roheen Raithatha, FACS, FARS, discussed the changes in nasal anatomy and function that accompany aging, highlighting solutions available to address resulting chronic nasal conditions.
Read More
January 23, 2023
VivAer® was recently featured in key news publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, the Miami Herald, and more, following a patient testimonial campaign that reached millions of Americans.
Read More
January 2, 2023
VivAer® was featured in Woman’s World Magazine, a popular print publication reaching over one million Americans. The full-page article highlighted the story of Diana, a VivAer patient whose inability to breathe through her nose left her exhausted throughout the day.
Read More
October 11, 2022
VivAer® was featured in a BackTable ENT podcast discussing in-office procedures for nasal valve obstruction. The podcast, featuring Dr. Mary Ashmead of Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists, was developed as a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on patient selection, treatment planning, and more.
Read More
Aug 12, 2022
RhinAer®, the comprehensive, non-invasive solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio. The article highlighted the results of the RHINTRAC randomized controlled trial published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology,…
Read More
Jul 20, 2022
RhinAer®, the comprehensive, office-friendly solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio…
Read More
July 15, 2022
VivAer® was featured in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine. The article, titled “Nasal Airway Obstruction and Precision Oral Appliance Therapy in the Treatment of OSA”, discussed the connection between nasal airway obstruction (NAO) and sleep disordered breathing as well as the importance of treating NAO before oral appliance therapy is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Read More
Jun 06, 2022
RhinAer was featured on ABC-affiliate SoFlo Health TV as the “innovative new procedure you won’t want to miss.” In the interview, Dr. Jay Young, M.D., explained…
Read More
Feb 01, 2022
Aerin Medical founder, Scott Wolf, MD was featured in an exclusive founder interview series by The Tech Tribune…
Read More
Jan 18, 2022
More and more nasal airway procedures are moving from the operating room to an office setting. “Some of the main drivers of this change have been patient convenience, recovery time, and cost”, says Dr. Stanley McClurg, MD, FARS of ENT Associates in Kansas City, MO…
Read More
Jan 06, 2022
We are honored to announce that Aerin Medical was named one of the best tech startups in Sunnyvale by The Tech Tribune …
Read More
Dec 15, 2021
Dr. Raj P. TerKonda, M.D., FACS, explains nasal airway obstruction and who may be a good candidate for treatment with VivAer …
Read More
Oct 07, 2021
Congratulations to Stacey Silvers, MD, Jon Rosenthal, DO, Chad McDuffie, MD, David Yen, MD, and Joseph Han, MD. This team was recognized by the American Rhinologic Society …
Read More
May 06, 2021
We are honored to announce that MedTech Breakthrough has named Aerin Medical the winner in the 2021 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, taking home the “Best New Therapeutic Solution” award for RhinAer, our innovative treatment for chronic rhinitis. …
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Aerosol-generating medical procedures present potential risk to practitioners, particularly during the SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Particles <100 µm in diameter can be infectious ...
Read More
Aug 17, 2020
Chronic nasal obstruction contributes to a decreased quality of life. Nasal valve dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a cause of nasal obstruction …
Read More
May 06, 2019
Judging by all the ads for things from nasal strips to sprays to medications, there are a lot of people who have trouble breathing …
Read More
Feb 13, 2019
Tim Carr, a firefighter in Culver City, had tried lots of remedies for his blocked nasal airways. “I’ve gone through allergy treatments. I’ve gone through sinus sprays. I’ve gone through all kinds of different things,” he said …
Read More
Feb 01, 2019
A new procedure to fix patients’ breathing problems is being offered in Alabama. Around 20 million Americans have trouble breathing through their nose. Quick and easy fixes have been hard to find, until the Food and Drug Administration approved technology in 2017 that allows patients to breathe normally again without surgery. This comes as a relief for patients like Mike Lahurd, who said breathing has been an issue since 1992 …
Read More
Oct 08, 2018
Dr. Daron Smith of Cornerstone ENT visits the Charlotte Today show on WCNC to discuss the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure …
Read More
Aug 24, 2018
Tony Vanetti, a host at WHAS, has the Vivaer® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure performed by Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi of Advanced ENT and Allergy. Aerin Medical may provide links to third-party sites …
Read More
May 23, 2018
“From start to finish, the procedure wasn’t even half an hour, and that includes the numbing and the procedure,” Linda Wells said. “Once the healing was done, I was amazed at how much better I could breathe.” …
Read More
August 26, 2025
Dr. Scott Fortune and Dr. Michael Yim emphasizes how the recent Cigna coverage decision for RhinAer is not only a policy milestone, but also a call-to-action for physicians. Years of clinical advocacy and data have helped pave the way for 15 million more patients to have access to treatment. However, coverage does not equal care. […]
Read More
July 31, 2025
Dr. Chris Davis discusses how insurance limitations can impact access to care and highlights the role of self-pay options in expanding treatment availability. He encourages clear and early conversations about cost, focusing on expected health outcomes. His practice uses transparent pricing and payment plans to help patients understand their financial options. Clinical results and patient-reported […]
Read More
March 31, 2025
Dr. Gavin Setzen, of Albany ENT and Allergy Services, highlights the critical role of NAO treatment in optimizing OSA care and navigating reimbursement to ensure patient access. Read the Article
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September 9, 2024
Aerin Medical will showcase our innovative solutions at the upcoming ENT fall conferences in Miami. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and discover how we are expanding access to meaningful relief for patients suffering from chronic ENT conditions.
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May 10, 2024
At the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, VivAer® and RhinAer® are being utilized to enhance the otolaryngology residents’ training program.
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August 29, 2023
Aerin Medical co-founders, Scott Wolf, MD, and Andrew Frazier, reflect on the milestone achievement of 100,000 patients treated and share what’s next for the company.
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Oct 11, 2022
We spoke with Dr. Randall A. Ow regarding his experience with RhinAer…
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Jul 19, 2022
We spoke with Dr. V. Vasu Kakarlapudi, primary investigator of the published 2-year pivotal RhinAer study. …
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May 11, 2021
Matt Brokaw recently marked his one-year anniversary as CEO of Aerin Medical. To recognize the milestone, Matt sat down to answer some questions and share his reflections on the past year. …
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