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Components of the nasal examination.

George L Murrell¹

¹United States Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California, USA. glmurrellmd@gmail.com

Aesthetic Surgery Journal

|December 11, 2012

Summary

A survey of rhinoplasty surgeons reveals common practices for nasal examinations. Key components include anterior rhinoscopy, patient questionnaires, and nasal endoscopy for assessing nasal function.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Rhinology
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

The physical examination is crucial in patient encounters, alongside patient history.
Defining the essential components of a nasal examination is critical for effective practice.
Evidence-based medicine integrates provider expertise, patient needs, and current literature.

Purpose of the Study:

To present survey results on current nasal examination practices.
To provide an evidence-based review of these practices.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was distributed to attendees of the 2011 Rhinoplasty Society meeting.
The survey focused on components of the nasal examination for functional cases.

Main Results:

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49 out of 60 attendees completed the questionnaire.
Anterior rhinoscopy is routinely used for nasal function assessment.
Commonly used methods include patient questionnaires, response to decongestant spray, nasal endoscopy, CT scans, rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry, Cottle maneuver, and nasal strips.

Conclusions:

Survey results and literature review support specific components for nasal examinations.
Recommended components include anterior rhinoscopy, patient questionnaires, endoscopy, decongestant spray, rhinomanometry, and nasal strips.