Benefits and risks

Information for the public

When NICE looked at the evidence, it decided that there is adequate evidence to show that this procedure works well and is safe. The 10 studies that NICE looked at involved a total of 854 patients.

Generally, they showed the following benefits:

symptom improvement lasting for at least 2 years including relief of blocked nose, sneezing, runny nose and snoring
improvements in the nasal airway.

The studies showed that the risks included:

crusting in the nose
swelling in the nose.

If you want to know more about the studies see the guidance. Ask your health professional to explain anything you don't understand.