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Facial Plast Surg 2017; 33(04): 378-387
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604356
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Objective Assessment of Nasal Patency

Aristeidis I. Giotakis   *
1   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
,
Peter Valentin Tomazic   *
2   Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Steiermark, Austria
,
Herbert Riechelmann
1   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria
,
Julia Vent
3   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Heidelberg - Medical Center at Mannheim, and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Cologne/Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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28 July 2017 (online)

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Abstract

The aim to objectify nasal airflow and patency is ongoing—many methods have been suggested, often lacking clinical relevance or showing weak correlations with patients' symptoms. It is crucial to thoroughly consult our patients presenting with nasal obstruction—and to inform them about realistic possible surgical outcomes. Often, a perfect-looking internal nose with a straight septum and normal-appearing turbinates does not guarantee a happy, symptom-free “owner.” A review of the literature and the current technical market is presented here to facilitate the rhinosurgeon's decision to perform pre- and postoperative objective measurements of nasal airflow. Recommendations by the societies have been included.

Keywords

assessment of nasal airflow - nasal function - obstruction - nasal ventilation - breathing

* Both authors contributed equally and shared first authorship.


 

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