The internal nasal valve (INV) is one of the main causes of the nasal airflow obstruction.
Minor changes in the cross-sectional area of the nasal valve region may have a significant …

The most important factor that determines the normal functional state of the nasal mucosa is
that which passes through it during inhalation and exhalation air flow, which, entering the …

Objective: To identify the internal nasal valve (INV) and to evaluate its key parameters in the
established 3D models of nasal cavity space via Mimics from CT images, in order to provide …

A common cause of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) is nasal septum deviation (NSD). In
clinical strategies, septoplasty has been one of the effective ways to resolve NAO. Current …

Nasal septal deviations are a well-known and widespread problem. According to the
American Academy of Otolaryngology 80% of the population have a nasal septal deviation …

In the evidence-based diagnosis of nasal breathing disorders and the planning of corrective
surgical procedures, it is not sufficient to examine only the general characteristics of airflow …

The paper examines the features of segmentation of the upper respiratory tract to determine
nasal air conduction. 2D and 3D illustrations of the segmentation process and the obtained …

Background Clinicians who manage nasal obstruction often comment on the shape and size
of the nasal valve (NV) area. However, correlation of the symptoms of obstruction, nasal …

Ostiomeatal complex is a key anatomical zone that provides physiological functioning of the
paranasal sinuses. It is here that such important functions as drainage and ventilation of …

The use of variable sensors for the monitoring of respiratory parameters has gained
popularity over the recent years. Patch based electronic sensors are newly emerged state of …