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The Relation Between Body Mass Index and Nasal Airflow
Mehmet Gökhan Demir1, Hüseyin Baki Ylmaz
1ENT department, Prof. Dr. Celal Ertuğ Etimesgut State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|June 17, 2015
Summary
Obesity does not directly impact nasal resistance, but higher body mass index (BMI) correlates with increased nasal congestion. Weight gain may worsen nasal symptoms despite preserved nasal airflow.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- Nasal obstruction is a frequent reason for ENT clinic visits.
- Obese individuals are more susceptible to nasal complaints.
- Limited data exists on the relationship between nasal resistance and body weight.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and nasal resistance.
- To explore the relationship between BMI, nasal symptoms, and nasal airflow.
Main Methods:
- 110 patients without nasal complaints or pathology were assessed.
- Measurements included Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) meter, Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Main Results:
- No significant difference in nasal resistance was found across different BMI groups.
- Peak nasal inspiratory flow correlated positively with height.
- Weight showed a correlation with NOSE scores, and VAS correlated with NOSE scores.
- A negative correlation was observed between BMI and the nasal congestion index.
Conclusions:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) does not appear to be related to nasal resistance.
- While nasal congestion is present across BMI groups, the nasal congestion index decreases with increasing weight.
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