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Toronto rhinomanometry: laboratory, field and clinical studies
1Department of Otolaryngology, Airflow Laboratories, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|October 1, 1988
Summary
This review details 1980s rhinological studies involving over 10,000 subjects. It presents computer-assisted methods and equipment for nasal airflow analysis and rhinomanometry.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinology
- Physiology
Background:
- Review of clinical rhinological studies conducted between 1980-1987.
- Focus on research performed at the Airflow Laboratories, University of Toronto.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail physiological, clinical, and field studies in rhinology.
- To describe computer-assisted methods and equipment for nasal airflow analysis.
- To present examples of rhinomanometric testing.
Main Methods:
- Review of studies involving over 10,000 subjects and patients.
- Description of validated computer-assisted methods and equipment.
- Presentation of rhinomanometric test examples.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive overview of rhinological research from 1980-1987.
- Detailed physiological and clinical findings from extensive subject data.
- Demonstration of advanced computer-assisted nasal airflow measurement techniques.
Conclusions:
- The studies provide valuable insights into nasal physiology and clinical conditions.
- The developed computer-assisted methods offer robust tools for rhinological assessment.
- Rhinomanometry is effectively utilized for objective nasal airflow evaluation.