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Are you struggling with any of the following?

    • Trouble breathing through your nose
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Difficulty breathing during physical exertion
    • ​Difficulty Sleeping
    If so, you could be suffering from chronic nasal obstruction

How would your life improve without nasal obstruction?

Did you know you may be able to relieve your chronic nasal obstruction with one quick procedure, without the cost and risks of major surgery, and extensive down time.

You don’t have to live your life unable to breathe through your nose, dependent on medications or breathing strips, and exhausted from your congestion. Dr. Daron Smith at Queen City ENT may be able to relieve your nasal obstruction issues while avoiding the operating room, extensive down time, and years of over-the-counter treatments.

Dr. Daron Smith is a top provider of this revolutionary procedure, helping people like you get their life, and breathing back. Chat with Dr. Daron Smith now, for free, and see how you can leave chronic nasal obstruction in the past, and get back to your life.

A Simple Test for Nasal Obstruction

Here is a simple test that you can perform from home that may indicate if you suffer from nasal obstruction.

1) Place two fingertips on your cheeks, on each side of your nose.
2) Gently press and pull outward.
3) While holding, breathe through your nose.

If this helped you breathe better, you may suffer from nasal obstruction.

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It's Time to Put Your Chronic Nasal Obstruction Behind You

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What is VivAer?

    Nasal obstruction is often caused by an anatomical blockage in the nose, hindering airflow. As a result, you may feel congested or “stuffy.”

    VivAer is a treatment that gently remodels the inside of your nose, allowing for better airflow, improved overall sleep quality, and lasting improved breathing.

    VivAer is an effective, non-invasive procedure that can be performed in your doctor's office to open your nasal airway and provide lasting relief from nasal obstruction. VivAer has been used on over 20,000 patients; it can be done safely in the office with little to no downtime from normal activities.

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In a two-year clinical study, 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing with VivAer.¹

"The sleep alone was incredible after the VivAer®. My breathing has improved dramatically. I have more energy. I am more awake in the morning. I’m more focused in the morning when I’m working out. Breathing is easier. I have more air in my lungs... It was a great experience for my entire physical and mental health."

Rob, VivAer Patient

Ready to learn more about VivAer?

    Start your free consultation with Queen City ENT now for non-invasive nasal obstruction relief.

Dr. Daron Smith

Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Smith has greater than 20 years of experience providing excellent care to his patients in Union and South Charlotte area. Dr. Smith has a particular interest in nasal and sinus conditions and is proficient at both traditional endoscopic sinus surgery and performing in-office balloon sinuplasty which is an effective and less invasive treatment of chronic sinus infections that avoids general anesthesia. Dr. Smith has been one of the first to be involved in the most recent technological advances to treat nasal obstruction of the nasal valve. He has a reputation of providing excellent care by carefully listening to his patients and explaining their condition and avoiding medical terminology that is often confusing to patients. Dr. Smith is especially good at putting children at ease through his comforting rapport and his easy and gentle disposition. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Daron Smith is available at Queen City ENT located at:

8924 Blakeney Professional Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277

Dr. Smith's Office Hours

  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • ¹ Prospective, Multi-Center, Non-randomized Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life Impact After Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction Using the Aerin Medical VivAer Stylus. Aerin Medical Report TR680-01