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The Objective Assessment of dry Nose
Yifan Meng1,2, Ying Jie3, Chengshuo Wang1,2
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China.
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy
|November 4, 2022
Summary
Dry nose (DN) is often overlooked but can be diagnosed using objective criteria. A strip length under 17.0 mm at 5 minutes reliably indicates dry nose, aiding diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Allergy-Rhinitis Research
- Diagnostic Criteria Development
Background:
- Dry nose (DN) is a prevalent symptom in rhinitis patients and healthy individuals, frequently underestimated.
- Objective diagnostic methods for dry nose are lacking, hindering proper clinical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics of dry nose.
- To propose objective diagnostic criteria for dry nose.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 20 dry nose patients and 100 controls was conducted from December 2018 to October 2021.
- Dry nose test strips measured nasal secretion absorption over 5 minutes.
- Nasal secretions were collected, and allergic status was assessed via serum IgE levels.
Main Results:
- Dry nose patients exhibited significantly lower nasal secretion weight compared to controls.
- At 5 minutes, test strips from controls were significantly longer than those from dry nose patients.
- Reference ranges for controls at 5 minutes were established as 17.0 mm.
Conclusions:
- A nasal test strip length below 17.0 mm at 5 minutes serves as a valuable diagnostic reference for dry nose.
- This objective criterion can aid in the diagnosis of dry nose in the Beijing population.
Keywords:
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