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  • Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Nasal obstruction is a frequent otolaryngology complaint.
  • Reduced nasal airflow impacts exercise, sleep quality, and overall life quality.
  • Conditions associated with nasal obstruction include snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overview non-surgical and minimally invasive nasal devices for obstruction.
  • To discuss benefits, limitations, and supporting evidence for these devices.
  • To present an alternative to surgical interventions like septorhinoplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of non-surgical nasal appliances.
  • Analysis of device efficacy in alleviating nasal obstruction.
  • Evaluation of benefits and limitations of conservative treatments.

Main Results:

  • Non-surgical and minimally invasive devices represent an alternative for nasal obstruction.
  • These appliances can improve nasal airflow and associated symptoms.
  • Evidence supports the efficacy of various devices in managing nasal obstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Non-surgical nasal devices are a viable, often overlooked, option for nasal obstruction.
  • These treatments can improve quality of life by addressing airflow reduction.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal device selection for specific patient needs.