Clin. Otolaryngol. 2011, 36, 106–113 Background: Nasal septal surgery is a common
procedure, but there are concerns that the benefits of this surgery are mainly cosmetic …

Background Nasal valve collapse is relatively common with a lifetime prevalence of up to
13%. Etiologies include prior rhinoplasty, other surgical procedures, facial paralysis …

Background To date, the effects of different activation rates of miniscrew-supported
expanders on the airway have not been compared. Hence, the purpose of this retrospective …

Introduction: Nasal obstruction is one of the most frequent otolaryngologic complaints; and
the collapse of the internal nasal valve is one the main causes of the nasal air flow …

This article focuses on the tools that are available to assess nasal airflow, their utility in
clinical practice, and comparison between them. Assessment of the nasal airway …

Rationale & Objective Infections are an important cause of mortality among patients
receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent etiological agent …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the influence of maxillary impaction orthognathic
surgery on nasal respiratory function and the efficacy of bone trimming at the inferior edge of …

The presented work partly reveals the development stage of a Virtual Thermal Manikin
(VTM), equipped with additional breathing functionality. The methods used are based on …

Background Alar cartilage malposition is a common anatomic variation in which the axis of
the lateral crus lies cephalically and may be parallel to the cephalic septum. Malposition of …

Background A nasal septal deviation can have a significant detrimental effect on a patient's
quality of life. Nasal valve collapse (NVC) often co-exists with a septal deviation. The Cottle …