Normative data for the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale in the general Australian population

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (11) ◽  
pp. 2304-2309
Author(s):  
Kristian Stefani ◽  
Claire Baxter ◽  
Tamara Crittenden ◽  
Nicola R. Dean

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-360
Author(s):  
Dr Mirza Aneesa Afzal Beg ◽  
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Dr Mukhtar Ahmed


2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132098144
Author(s):  
Olcay Cem Bulut ◽  
Dare Oladokun ◽  
Burkard M. Lippert ◽  
Ralph Hohenberger

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the impact of sexual activity on nasal breathing and compare such effect to that of a nasal decongestant. Methods: We evaluated nasal breathing at 5 different times: (1) before sexual activity (baseline), (2) immediately after sexual activity, (3) 30 minutes, (4) 1 hour (5), and 3 hours after sexual climax. Same measurements were taken on the second day following application of nasal decongestant spray. For evaluation of nasal breathing, we used a visual analogue scale (VAS). Additionally, we used a portable rhinometric device to measure resistance and nasal flow. Results: Nasal breathing improved significantly after sexual intercourse with climax to the same degree as after application of nasal decongestant for up to 60 minutes, as measured subjectively with the VAS (sex −3.6, P < .001; spray −3.2, P < .001). This was confirmed in the objective rhinometric data as mean nasal flow (mL/s) increased while resistance decreased immediately (flow sex +214, P < .001; flow spray +235, P < .001), 30 (flow sex +249, P < .001; flow spray +287, P < .001), and 60 minutes (flow sex +180, P < .001; flow spray +287, P < .001) post-intervention. Nasal breathing was back to the baseline level after 3 hours following sexual intercourse, while it continued to be improved for longer after application of nasal decongestant. Only participants having nasal obstruction (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation score >30) showed nasal function improvement after sex. Conclusions: Sexual intercourse with climax can improve nasal breathing to the same degree as application of nasal decongestant for up to 60 minutes in patients having nasal obstruction.



Author(s):  
Justyna Dąbrowska-Bień ◽  
Henryk Skarżyński ◽  
Sebastian Filip Górski ◽  
Piotr Henryk Skarżyński

Abstract Introduction Nasal obstruction is a common symptom in otorhinolaryngological practice. It can impact significantly on the quality of life of the individual. Objective The primary goal of the present study was to evaluate quality of life after septoplasty in adults with nasal obstruction. A secondary goal was to assess the effectiveness of septoplasty. Methods This was a single institution prospective observational study. Patients had experienced septal deviation and symptomatic nasal obstruction with no benefit from medical treatment. There were 51 patients who completed the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE-POL) scale as well as theVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) before undergoing septoplasty, 3 months later, and finally 7 months after surgery. Patients evaluated changes in their nasal obstruction and changes in their quality of life using the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI-S). Results There was a significant improvement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Before septoplasty, the mean score on NOSE was 60.3 ± 20.4; 3 months after surgery, it was 32.9 ± 16.8; and 7 months after surgery it was 39.6 ± 33.2. The VAS results also proved a significant enhancement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Patients reported an improvement in nasal obstruction as well as a positive change in quality of life, confirming the effectiveness of septoplasty. Conclusions In patients with deformed septum, septoplasty contributes to high satisfaction of the patient and a compelling improvement in disease-specific quality of life. The NOSE-POL questionnaire is a useful tool for measuring the outcomes of this procedure.





CoDAS ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elaine Trevisan ◽  
José Humberto Bellinaso ◽  
Andrielle de Bitencourt Pacheco ◽  
Luciana Barros Augé ◽  
Ana Maria Toniolo da Silva ◽  
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Purpose: To investigate the influence of breathing mode and nasal patency in the dimensions of the hard palate by comparing mouth breathing (MB) and nasal breathing (NB) adults. Methods: Seventy-seven individuals, distributed into the MB group (n=38) and the NB group (n=39), of both genders and aged between 18 and 30 years old, took part in the study. The respiratory mode diagnosis was based on anamnesis, physical characteristics, and otorhinolaryngological examination. The volunteers were evaluated in terms of nasal patency, with a peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) meter, and obstruction symptoms, by a Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, and had their transversal and vertical hard palate dimensions measured with a digital caliper in plaster models. Results: Comparing both groups, the MB group presented significantly higher values in the NOSE scale, lower values in the PNIF, lower values in the transversal distance of the palate in the intercanine region, and significantly higher values in the vertical distance in the regions of the first and second premolars and molars. There was a negative correlation between PNIF and NOSE, and a positive correlation between PNIF and transversal distance of the palate in the region of the first premolars. Conclusion: MB adults presented reduced nasal patency and a higher degree of nasal obstruction symptoms. The hard palate was morphologically narrower and deeper in adults with the MB mode compared to the NB mode. Moreover, it was concluded that the smaller the nasal patency, the greater the obstruction symptoms and the narrower the hard palate.



2007 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. S109
Author(s):  
I. al Salmi ◽  
W.E. Hoy ◽  
S. Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan ◽  
Z. Wang ◽  
G.C. Gobe ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Zicari ◽  
Francesca Occasi ◽  
Montanari Giulia ◽  
Luciana Indinnimeo ◽  
Giovanna De Castro ◽  
...  


2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (06) ◽  
pp. 348-350

Standlee AG et al. Evaluating the Effect of Spreader Grafting on Nasal Obstruction Using the NOSE Scale. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2017; 126: 219–223 Die Nasenobstruktion ist das am häufigsten auftretende Symptom bei Erkrankungen von Nase und Nebenhöhlen. Der Therapieerfolg eines operativen Eingriffs lässt sich anhand der Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE)-Scale beurteilen. Amerikanische Ärzte bewerteten nun die NOSE-Scores, um Wirksamkeit von Dehnungsimplantaten auf die postoperative nasale Funktion zu bestimmen.





2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Hyo Seong Kim ◽  
Ji Hwan Son ◽  
Jee Hyeok Chung ◽  
Kyung Sik Kim ◽  
Joon Choi ◽  
...  

Background This study evaluated changes in nasal airway function following Le Fort I osteotomy with maxillary impaction according to the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale.Methods This cohort study included 13 patients who underwent Le Fort I osteotomy with maxillary impaction. Nasal airway function was evaluated based on the NOSE scale preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively. The change in the NOSE score was calculated as the preoperative score minus the postoperative score. If the normality assumptions for changes in the NOSE score were not met, a nonparametric test (the Wilcoxon signed-rank test) was used. Differences in NOSE score changes according to patient characteristics and surgical factors were evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney test.Results Patients ranged in age from 18 to 29 years (mean±standard deviation [SD], 23.00±3.87 years). Three were men and 10 were women. Eleven patients (84%) had an acquired dentofacial deformity with skeletal class III malocclusion. The preoperative NOSE scores ranged from 40 to 90 (mean±SD, 68.92±16.68), and the postoperative NOSE scores ranged from 25 to 80 (53.84±18.83). The cohort as a whole showed significant improvement in nasal airway function following maxillary impaction (P=0.028). Eleven patients (84%) had either improved (n=8) or unchanged (n=3) postoperative NOSE scores. However, nasal airway function deteriorated in two patients. Patient characteristics and surgical factors were not correlated with preoperative or postoperative NOSE scores.Conclusions Nasal airway function as evaluated using the NOSE scale improved after maxillary impaction.



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