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Does nasal nitric oxide come from the sinuses?

J S Haight1, P G Djupesland, W Qjan

  • 1Phil Cole Laboratories, University of Toronto, Ontario.

The Journal of Otolaryngology
|August 26, 1999
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Most nasal nitric oxide (NO) is produced by the nose itself, not the sinuses. Sinus NO levels plateau without airflow, and lidocaine affects sinus NO production but not nasal NO.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Biomedical Science

Background:

  • Nitric oxide (NO) plays a role in nasal and sinus physiology.
  • Understanding the source and regulation of NO in the upper airway is crucial for respiratory health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify nitric oxide (NO) output from the nose and paranasal sinuses.
  • To investigate the contribution of nasal and sinus NO to overall nasal NO levels.
  • To assess the impact of airflow and local anesthesia on NO production.

Main Methods:

  • Nitric oxide (NO) output and accumulation were measured in the nasal cavity and isolated paranasal sinuses (antrum, frontal sinus) of a single volunteer.
  • Sinus ostia were occluded to differentiate nasal from sinus NO contributions.

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  • Lidocaine was administered to assess its effect on NO production.

    • Main Results:

    • Nasal NO output was significantly reduced when sinuses were occluded, indicating the nose is the primary source (88%).
    • Isolated sinuses showed substantial NO accumulation, reaching a plateau in the absence of airflow.
    • Lidocaine inhibited NO output in the sinuses but not in the nasal cavity.

    Conclusions:

    • The majority of nasal nitric oxide (NO) originates from the nasal cavity itself.
    • Nitric oxide exchange between the nose and sinuses is minimal.
    • Sinus NO production is sensitive to local anesthesia, unlike nasal NO production.