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 …

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 …

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 …

Deviated nose is highly challenging in rhinoplasty since the surgeon should consider both
aesthetic and functional aspects of the nose. Deviated nose correction is surgically complex …

Objectives To determine the cause of nasal valve obstruction in a series of patients requiring
surgical correction, to evaluate the efficacy of our surgical techniques, and to assess the …

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 …

The deviated nose presents a particular challenge to the rhinoplasty surgeon because,
frequently, both a functional problem (airway obstruction) and an aesthetic problem must be …

Correction of the crooked or deviated nose can be very complex and requires use of a wide
range of surgical techniques to straighten the nose and maximize nasal function. The …

Figure 1. The nasal valve is the slit-like region between the caudal end of the upper lateral
cartilage and the nasal septum. In Caucasians the angle is normally 10-15,(Adapted from …

The ability to breathe through the nasal passages is a noticeable feature of healthiness and
wellbeing. The nasal airway plays a central role in air heating and humidification, olfaction …