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[Normal values in rhinomanometry].

C Gammert1, K Hampl, P Herrmann

  • 1Klinik für Otorhinolaryngologie, Universitätsspital Zürich.

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|October 1, 1988
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This study establishes normal nasal airway resistance values using active anterior rhinomanometry. The upper range for total inspiratory nasal airway resistance was 0.45 Pa s/cm3 before and 0.3 Pa s/cm3 after decongestant use.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Medical Instrumentation

Context:

  • Establishing normal reference values for nasal airway resistance is crucial for diagnosing nasal obstruction.
  • Previous reports on normal nasal airway resistance values are limited.
  • Active anterior rhinomanometry is a standardized method for assessing nasal airflow resistance.

Purpose:

  • To determine the normal range of nasal airway resistance in healthy adults using active anterior rhinomanometry.
  • To assess the reproducibility of nasal airway resistance measurements.
  • To evaluate the effect of a topical decongestant on nasal airway resistance.

Summary:

  • Fifty-six healthy adult subjects underwent nasal airway resistance measurements using active anterior rhinomanometry.

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  • Measurements were taken before and after topical decongestant administration.
  • The upper range of total inspiratory nasal airway resistance was found to be 0.45 Pa s/cm3 pre-decongestant and 0.3 Pa s/cm3 post-decongestant.
  • The measurement method demonstrated good reproducibility.
  • No significant correlation was found between nasal airway resistance and demographic factors like age, sex, height, or weight.

    • Impact:

    • Provides essential normative data for nasal airway resistance, aiding in the clinical diagnosis of nasal airflow limitation.
    • Highlights the effectiveness of decongestants in reducing nasal resistance.
    • Establishes active anterior rhinomanometry as a reliable tool for assessing nasal patency.