Background Critical examination of the quality and validity of available allergic rhinitis (AR)
literature is necessary to improve understanding and to appropriately translate this …

Nasal obstruction is a common presenting symptom to both primary care physicians and
otolaryngologists and may be caused by a wide range of anatomic, physiologic, and …

The nasal septum is an integral support structure of the nose. Deviation or deformity of the
septum can cause nasal obstruction, the most common complaint in the average rhinologic …

Background Surgical techniques for managing inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) vary
widely and have evolved substantially in the past four decades as new technologies have …

Background Previous studies have described inferior turbinate hypertrophy compensatory to
a septal deviation. The septal body contains vasoactive tissue that may behave in a manner …

Objectives/Hypothesis To compare the occurrence, duration, and relative amplitudes of the
nasal cycle (NC) during wakefulness and sleep, and to investigate the relationship of the NC …

Objectives: The nasal septal swell body (NSB), also known as the nasal septal turbinate, is
located in the anterior part of the nasal septum. This study is a narrative review of the …

Introduction: Anatomic etiologies of nasal obstruction (NO) include septal deviation,
turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve collapse. We have also noted that nasal septal swell …

Objective The nasal septal turbinate (NST) is a conspicuous structure located in the anterior
nasal cavity that impacts the internal nasal valve. Its structure and function is often thought to …

Objectives To review our experience with secondary surgery for persistent nasal obstruction
following successful septal perforation repair and describe the potential contribution of the …