The complete rhinoplasty surgeon must possess an understanding of functional nasal
airway obstruction. An increasingly sophisticated grasp of the pathophysiology of fixed nasal …

Nasal obstruction is a common problem. Normal nasal breathing involves the interaction of
static and dynamic forces, including the nasal septum, lateral nasal walls, and nasal …

Functional rhinoplasty utilizes a multitude of techniques to address nasal valve collapse.
Although high-level data are lacking, the current literature is in support of nasal valve …

The objective of this article is to explore minimally invasive techniques to treat a poorly
functioning nasal valve. It reviews the literature to introduce anatomy and examination, detail …

Despite the apparent association of nasal airway obstruction with septal deviation and/or
inferior turbinate hypertrophy, increasing clinical evidence suggests that incompetence of …

Management of the crooked nose and valve obstruction is a challenge for even the most
experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Optimal treatment to restore a functional airway and …

BACKGROUND Nasal airway obstruction is one of the most common complaints presenting
to an otolaryngologist and may dramatically impact a patient's quality of life. Among possible …

Introduction Nasal valve insufficiency is distinct from other anatomic causes of nasal
obstruction. Functional rhinoplasty refers to the collective techniques used to reconstruct the …

Nasal valve pathology plays a significant role in nasal obstruction. Diagnosing this
dysfunction requires a high level of suspicion, especially in patients who have undergone …

Often, rhinoplasty patients present not just for aesthetic correction, but for improvement of
their nasal breathing due to functional abnormalities or problems. Because the aesthetic and …