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Nasal impairment in prepubertal children.

U Crouse1, M T Laine-Alava, D W Warren

  • 1Graduate Student, Departments of Orthodontics and Physiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|July 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Nasal resistance in children aged 9-13 generally decreases but can temporarily increase, often before age 12. These findings are important for understanding nasal impairment in orthodontic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Orthodontics
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Nasal resistance is a critical factor in respiratory function.
  • Longitudinal data on nasal resistance changes during childhood is limited.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for identifying potential nasal impairments in children undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally examine changes in nasal resistance in children from age 9 to 13.
  • To identify patterns and timing of nasal resistance fluctuations.
  • To investigate potential gender differences in nasal resistance development.

Main Methods:

  • Annual measurement of nasal resistance in 82 children.
  • Longitudinal study design tracking participants over four years.

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  • Statistical analysis to assess age-related trends and individual variations.

    • Main Results:

    • Nasal resistance significantly decreased with age between 9 and 13 years.
    • A transient increase in nasal resistance was observed in most children.
    • This transient increase typically occurred before age 12, with individual timing variations.
    • No significant gender differences in nasal resistance changes were found.

    Conclusions:

    • Nasal resistance follows a complex developmental trajectory in late childhood.
    • Prepubertal orthodontic patients may experience periodic, transient nasal impairments.
    • These findings highlight the need for careful monitoring of nasal function in pediatric orthodontic patients.