Trouble Breathing Through Your Nose?

Dr. Joel Hoffman

North Atlanta Ear Nose and Throat
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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. Joel Hoffman at North Atlanta ENT and Allergy 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. Joel Hoffman is a top provider of this revolutionary procedure, helping people like you get their life, and breathing back. Chat with Dr. Joel Hoffman now, for free, and see how you can leave chronic nasal obstruction in the past, and get back to your life.

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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

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Dr. Joel A. Hoffman

Joel A. Hoffman, MD has been practicing as an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist in the Cumming and Roswell area for the past 25 years. Dr. Joel A Hoffman is a double board-certified physician specializing in rhinology (nasal and sinus disorders) and sleep medicine. Board certification includes the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. His undergraduate work was completed at Indiana University, graduating with honors (Phi Beta Kappa).

Joel A. Hoffman, MD earned his medical degree at Indiana University, where he distinguished himself by being elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA). AOA recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. He then completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at Case Western Reserve, University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.

With advances in innovative medical technology, in office procedures for Ear, Nose and Throat problems have increased substantially in the past few years. Dr. Hoffman has always been an early adopter of proven, minimally invasive new medical technologies. He has adopted 3 such office procedures into his practice.

Vivaer has become Dr. Hoffman’s go to procedure to correct a narrowed nasal valve. The technology involves radiofrequency and can be performed in the office under local Anesthesia in only 20 minutes. Vivaer requires a minimal recovery with patients able to go back to work the same day. Dr. Hoffman has performed over 175 Vivaer radiofrequency procedures with an over 90% success rate. He was featured on WSB TV performing the procedure last year.

Dr. Joel Hoffman is available at North Atlanta ENT and Allergy located at:

4150 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd Suite #260
Cumming, GA 30040

Dr. Hoffman's Office Hours

  • Monday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 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