The accurate diagnosis of rhinologic disease depends on the clinical history, examination
findings and, in many cases, further investigations. There are a wide variety of diagnostic …

This review paper aims to provide an overview of recent developments in the field of allergic
and non‐allergic rhinitis, as well as allergen immunotherapy. Recent advances in …

Objectives/Hypothesis To describe the evolution of the butterfly graft technique for the
treatment of nasal valve compromise, with specific attention to technical developments …

Purpose We investigated the effects of an internal nasal dilator on nasal airflow and cardio-
respiratory capacity in adult endurance athletes, while performing controlled exhaustive …

Nasal airflow obstruction correlates with several ailments, such as higher patency, increased
friction at the mucosal wall or the so-called Little's area, improper air conditioning, and …

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 …

Protection of the health of the athlete is required for high level sporting performance. Acute
respiratory illness is the leading cause of illness and can compromise training and …

Adequate nasal breathing is indispensable for athletes, and nasal symptoms have been
shown to interfere with their subjective feeling of comfortable breathing and quality of life …

Snoring is a common symptom. The nasal valve area has the minimal cross-sectional area
of the upper airways. So, nasal dilation may significantly reduce resistance to airflow and …

Nasal obstruction is a common presenting complaint in most otolaryngology practices. A
reduction of nasal airflow can contribute to exercise intolerance, snoring, obstructive sleep …