The nose is a prominent facial feature that plays an important role aesthetically as well as
physiologically. During nasal surgery, these physiological functions must be preserved or …

The nasal area filters out particles and humidifies the air that goes to the lungs. It also acts
as first-line immunological protection enabling the exposure of the inspired air to the …

The internal and external nasal valves are key to a patient's breathing function, playing a
critical role in rhinoplasty so an esthetically pleasing external nose can result without …

The nasal valve is the narrowest portion of the nasal airway. As such, it is the primary
regulator of nasal airflow. Iatrogenic collapse of the nasal valve is a common cause of nasal …

Understanding the physiology of the normal nasal functions should prevent unnecessary
surgery to the septum and turbinates. The most important function of the nose is the …

The nose is a significant organ of respiration and the primary organ of olfaction. The nasal
septum is a cartilaginous and bony structure that divides the nose into two chambers. The …

The nasal cavity is comprised of 2 air-filled spaces on either side of the nasal septum. Three
conchae, or turbinates, divide each side of the cavity. The turbinates are rich in glands and …

This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date
overview of nasal physiology and pathophysiology. With the help of numerous tables …

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; …

The nose and paranasal sinuses form a complex unit of different cavities at the entrance of
the upper airway. The anatomic structures and the physiology of the nose and paranasal …