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 …

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

The principles of preservation rhinoplasty are to respect conserve or restore the soft tissue
envelope ligaments, minimize the resection of cartilage through reorientation and to keep …

Nasal obstruction can be due to internal and external valve problems that can be seen
before and after rhinoplasty. The main scope of this article is to concentrate on surgical …

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

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 …

Nasal obstruction is one of the most common complaints in the otolaryngology clinic. It can
be a complex problem and may be multifactorial. Nasal valve dysfunction can be a cause of …

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 …

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 …

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 …