In 1903, Minkz0 was the first to use the term" nasal valve" during his description of the main
site of nasal resistance. He placed the nasal valve at the junction between the upper lateral …

An account is given of the constituents of the flow resistive nasal valve, their aerodynamic
function, and the essential role they play in processing inspiratory air. The relatively fixed …

Fifteen subject underwent nasal pressure gradient studies to determine the resistance
profile of the nose. Seventy-nine per cent of nasal resistance to airflow occurred in the …

During deep inspiration through a single nasal passage a maximum airflow is reached when
the nasal valve appears to be collapsed. This is due to a Starling-resistor effect. A nasal …

Previous observers have suggested that the main site of respiratory airflow resistance is
localized to the vestibular region of the nose. This resistive segment of the airway was …

Nasal obstruction is a common problem encountered by the otolaryngologist, and there are
many different causes associated with it. It remains important to consider the physiologic and …

A systematic surgical approach to nasal valve abnormalities depends on adequate and
precise exposure of the abnormality to be corrected and is facilitated by the use of …

Three techniques of nasal tip cartilage modifications are discussed in detail: the delivery,
retroversion, and split (intracartilaginous) techniques. Ancillary procedures of the nasal tip …

Knowledge of the structure and function of the nasal valve region is required by all who
operate on the nose. This article defines and classifies nasal valve region abnormalities; …

The nasal valve consists of four distinct airflow-resistive components.(i) The vestibule
terminates in an airflow-resistive aperture between the septum and the caudal end of the …