[Changes of microcirculation in nasal mucosa during -15 degrees head-down tilt]

Changes of microcirculation in nasal mucosa in 19 young men during 2.5 h head-down -15 degrees tilt (DHT) were observed with Laser Doppler Flowmetry. The results showed that the change of microcirculation in nasal mucosa was significant, blood volume, concentration and the velocity of blood flow increased, and distinct periodical wave of microvessels appeared during HDT. The results suggest that the change of microcirculation in nasal mucosa caused by fluid shift from the lower to the upper body is one of the important factors causing stuffy nose and breathe with a little difficulty.