The nasal valve deserves relevant in patients presenting with nasal obstruction. In particular,
the nasal valve plays an important role in nasal airflow control, it is relevant for the …

The anterior portion of the nasal cavities, from the nostril to the nasal valve (NV), is the place
of highest nasal resistance to airflow, paramount to nasal physiology. There are different …

The nasal valve area is not a singular structure, but a complex three-dimensional construct
consisting of several morphological structures. From the physiologic point of view, it is the …

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

The nasal valve region plays a key role in nasal breathing. In the international literature, a
variety of techniques have been described to rectify nasal valve compromise, but based on …

The nasal valve area has the minimal cross-sectional area of the upper airways. Obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder. It has been reported that nasal obstruction may …

The nasal valve and nasal valve area are two entities which should not be confused. The
nasal valve area is the narrowest portion of the nasal passage. It is bounded: medially by the …

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 …

The nasal valve area has the minimal cross-sectional area of the upper airways. Obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder. It has been reported that 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 …