Nasal obstruction is a common problem encountered by the otolaryngologist, and there are
many different causes associated with it. It remains important to consider the physiologic and …

Airflow through the nose is controlled by the interplay of many factors including the anatomy
of the septum and turbinates and the status of the mucosal lining. Airflow is also regulated by …

Knowledge of the structure and function of the nasal valve region is required by all who
operate on the nose. This article defines and classifies nasal valve region abnormalities; …

Figure 2. The supra-alar portion of the nasal valve (screened triangle). tance in the NV area
is approximately proportional to the fourth power of the area's diameter. Considering all the …

Surgery of the internal and/or external nasal valve is a key factor in functional rhinoplasty. It
can significantly improve the nasal breathing of patients with nasal dysfunction leading to …

The proper evaluation of the patient with nasal obstruction relies on a comprehensive history
and physical examination. Once the site of obstruction is accurately identified, the patient …

A systematic surgical approach to nasal valve abnormalities depends on adequate and
precise exposure of the abnormality to be corrected and is facilitated by the use of …

In 1903, Minkz0 was the first to use the term" nasal valve" during his description of the main
site of nasal resistance. He placed the nasal valve at the junction between the upper lateral …

Nasal obstruction is known to be associated with a major decrease in disease-specific
quality of life, and nasal valve dysfunction can play a considerable role in nasal airflow …

Figure 1. The nasal valve is the slit-like region between the caudal end of the upper lateral
cartilage and the nasal septum. In Caucasians the angle is normally 10-15,(Adapted from …