Active anterior rhinomanometry in paediatrics. Normality criteria
J C Juliá1, M Enriqueta Burchés, A Martorell
1Centro de Salud de Alzira, Valencia, Spain. juancarlosjulia@hotmail.com
Allergologia Et Immunopathologia
|March 1, 2011
Summary
Active anterior rhinomanometry is reliable for children aged five and older. This study establishes normative reference standards for nasal resistance and airflow, crucial for pediatric respiratory assessments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- Active anterior rhinomanometry (AAR) is a key diagnostic tool.
- Establishing age-specific normative data for AAR is essential for accurate pediatric assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the minimum age for reliable AAR in children.
- Define normality reference standards for nasal resistance and airflow.
- Identify optimal pressure values for nasal resistance measurements.
Main Methods:
- Studied 409 healthy children aged 5-14 years using the Rhinospir 164 rhinomanometer.
- Followed International Committee on Standardization of Rhinomanometry guidelines.
- Analyzed data using SPSS, stratifying by age and body surface area.
Main Results:
- The lower age limit for AAR was established at five years.
- Significantly different mean values for nasal resistance and airflow were observed based on age and body surface.
- Optimal pressures for referencing resistance and flow values were identified as 75 and 100.
Conclusions:
- Rhinomanometry is applicable and reliable in children as young as five years.
- Normative reference standards for nasal resistance and airflow are established, considering age and body surface.
- Pressures of 75 and 100 are recommended for referencing nasal resistance and flow values in pediatric populations.
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