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Rhinoplasty surgery significantly improves nasal breathing, as measured by peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF). Most patients experienced enhanced airflow post-surgery, particularly those receiving bilateral spreader grafts.

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Otolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Respiratory Medicine

Background:

Nasal aesthetics and breathing are key goals of rhinoplasty.
Assessing rhinoplasty's impact on nasal obstruction is challenging using clinical exams alone.
Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) offers an objective measure of nasal airflow.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of rhinoplasty in improving nasal breathing.
To quantify changes in nasal airflow using PNIF measurements before and after surgery.

Main Methods:

Twenty-three patients undergoing rhinoplasty were assessed.
Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) was measured preoperatively and postoperatively.
Surgical techniques, including the use of bilateral spreader grafts, were noted.

Main Results:

A statistically significant increase in mean PNIF was observed post-rhinoplasty (86.5 L/min to 123.0 L/min, P < 0.001).
20 out of 23 patients demonstrated improved PNIF values after surgery.
The most substantial PNIF improvements were associated with the use of bilateral spreader grafts.

Conclusions:

Rhinoplasty surgery demonstrably improves nasal breathing function.
PNIF is a reliable objective tool for assessing rhinoplasty outcomes related to nasal airflow.
Bilateral spreader grafts may enhance the positive effects of rhinoplasty on nasal breathing.