Managing nasal valve compromise patients with nasal dilators: objective vs. subjective
parameters Page 117 114 Chapter 8 Managing Nasal Valve Compromise Patients with Nasal …

Background: Patients suffering from nasal obstruction due to external nasal valve
dysfunction may benefit from either corrective surgery or a conservative approach with a …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an external nasal dilator in patients with
nasal obstruction secondary to mucosal congestion (n= 33) or to septal deviation in the …

Background We examined whether the use of two different external nasal dilator devices
influenced the size of the nasal valve area and symptoms of nasal congestion. Methods This …

Materials and methods: 27 healthy subjects were tested when using the Breathe RightF)
nasal strip or the Nozovent3 dilator. Posterior rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry, and a …

Nasal valve dysfunction can significantly affect nasal airflow and overall quality of life. This
review provides a comprehensive overview of nasal valve dysfunction, including its …

Methods In 10 healthy controls and 10 patients with alar collapse, the size of the external
nasal valve was analyzed on standardized nasal base photographs during quiet breathing …

Objective This study assessed rhinometric improvement in nasal airflow, perceived comfort,
and the utility of nasal dilation devices for individuals with nasal obstruction treated with an …

Nasal obstruction is a common presentation at rhinology clinics. Aetiologies can widely vary
from inflammatory, mechanical obstructive to structural/anatomical causes of nasal …

Introduction: Nasal obstruction is one of the most prevalent complaints in the population. The
main causes of nasal obstruction are inflammatory, infectious or anatomical alterations …