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Clin. Otolaryngol. 2012, 37, 176–180

Objective:  We sought to evaluate the effects of awareness of rhinomanometric results on subjective sensation of nasal breathing in patients after septoplasty.

Design:  Prospective randomised study.

Setting:  Clinical Hospital Rijeka.

Participants:  A study of 60 patients (45 M, 15 F) who underwent septoplasty was performed at the ENT Clinic, Clinical Hospital Rijeka. The patients were randomised into two groups; group A was shown their rhinomanometry scores at 3 months postoperatively, while group B remained unaware of their rhinomanometry results.

Main outcome measure:  The assumption is that in the same settings patients aware of their rhinomanometric results have better performances of their Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale and thereby a better quality of life (QOL) after septoplasty.

Results:  The differences in rhinomanometric results …