The Role of Rhinomanometry, Acoustic Rhinometry, and Mucociliary Transport Time in the Assessment of Nasal Patency

2000 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 397-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desiderio Passàli ◽  
Chiara Mezzedimi ◽  
Giulio Cesare Passàli ◽  
Daniele Nuti ◽  
Luisa Bellussi
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Acoustic Rhinometry ◽  
Mucociliary Transport ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Transport Time ◽  
Subjective Assessments ◽  
Symptom Scores ◽  
Objective Tests

We conducted a study of 60 patients with different nasal pathologies who complained of nasal obstruction. Our goal was to evaluate the reliability of rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry, and the measurement of mucociliary transport time in helping make the diagnosis of nasal pathologies. We also sought to discover whether there is a correlation between the findings of these objective tests and the results of patients’ own subjective assessments of nasal obstruction. We found that acoustic rhinometry was more specific and more sensitive than rhinomanometry in diagnosing rhinopathies inpatients with structural anomalies. Symptom scores as rated by patients on the visual analog scale frequently did not correlate with objective measures, as patients often overestimated the severity of their obstruction. However, for a few patients, there was a correlation between symptom scores and mucociliary transport times.

scholarly journals Pengukuran Sumbatan Hidung pada Deviasi Septum Nasi

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bestari J Budiman ◽  
Ade Asyari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Severe Symptom ◽  
Inspiratory Flow ◽  
Septal Deviation ◽  
Acoustic Rhinometry ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Flow Meter ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Septum Nasi

Abstrak Latar Belakang: Gejala sumbatan hidung meskipun bukan suatu gejala penyakit yang berat, tetapi dapat menurunkan kualitas hidup dan aktivitas penderita. Penyebab sumbatan hidung dapat bervariasi dari berbagai penyakit dan kelainan anatomis. Salah satu penyebab dari kelainan anatomi adalah deviasi septum nasi. Tujuan: Untuk menilai gejala dan derajat sumbatan hidung pada deviasi septum nasi. Tinjauan Pustaka: Diagnosis dari gejala sumbatan hidung sangat kompleks dan bervariasi, selain berdasarkan anamnesis dan pemeriksaan fisik juga diperlukan pemeriksaan penunjang untuk pengukuran sumbatan hidung. Skor sumbatan hidung merupakan salah satu parameter untuk menilai suatu sumbatan hidung pada deviasi septum nasi. Untuk itu diperlukan pemeriksaan penunjang yang dapat digunakan untuk mendiagnosis dan mengevaluasi gejala sumbatan hidung, diantaranya adalah nasal inspiratory flow meter, rhinomanometri dan rhinometri akustik. Kesimpulan: Gejala sumbatan hidung pada deviasi septum dapat dievaluasi dengan pemeriksaan tambahan meliputi pemeriksaan dengan spatula lidah, nasal inspiratory flow metry, nasal expiratory flow metry, rinomanometri, dan rinometri akustik. Kata kunci: sumbatan hidung, deviasi septum, nasal inspiratory flow metry, nasal expiratory flow metry, rinomanometri, rinometri akuistik. Abstract Background: Although nasal obstruction is not a severe symptom of the disease, it can decrease the quality of life and activity of the patient. The etiology of nasal obstruction could be varied from any diseases and anatomical abnormalities. One of anatomical abnormality cause is septal deviation. Purpose: To evaluate the symptom and the degree of nasal obstruction in septal deviation. Review: The diagnosis of nasal obstruction is more complex and varied, based on anamnesis and physical examination, and beside that need additional examination to measure the nasal patency. Nasal obstruction score is one of parameter to evaluate the obstruction of nose. Because of that, it needs additional examination to diagnose and evaluate the nasal obstruction, include nasal inspiratory flow meter, rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry. Conclusion: Nasal obstruction in septal deviation with additional examination, such as tongue spatula, nsal expiratory flow metry, nasal inspiratory flow meter, rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry. Keywords: Nasal obstruction, septal deviation, nasal inspiratory flow meter, nasal expiratory flow metry, rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry

Acoustic Rhinometry Findings in Patients with Mild Sleep Apnea

2002 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 475-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Houser ◽  
Bulent Mamikoglu ◽  
Benjamin F. Aquino ◽  
Rizwan Moinuddin ◽  
Jacquelynne P. Corey
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Acoustic Rhinometry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Retrospective Data Analysis ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

BACKGROUND: Nasal obstruction may contribute to the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Acoustic rhinometry (AR) measures nasal patency and congestion, which are useful parameters in objectively evaluating nasal obstruction. The nasal obstruction produced by allergic rhinitis may contribute to the development of OSA and can be easily assessed with AR. OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to assess the degree of nasal obstruction seen in allergic patients with and without OSA. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: This study was a retrospective data analysis from a tertiary referral center. The AR data from 10 patients with and 40 patients without mild OSA were compared. RESULTS: The mean congestion factors at the first cross-sectional area (CSA1) on the AR graph were found to be significantly higher in the OSA group than in the non-OSA group ( P = 0.03). The classification of change in congestion factors demonstrated significant differences at CSA1, CSA2, and CSA3 and in volume (***t distributions <0.001, 0.0312, <0.001, and <0.001, respectively). The non-OSA patients noted a significant subjective improvement in nasal congestion after topical nasal decongestion, whereas the OSA patients did not ( P < 0.0001 and 0.064, respectively). CONCLUSION: Although the role of nasal obstruction in OSA is controversial, our study lends evidence to the thought that the nasal obstruction associated with allergic rhinitis is associated with the presence of mild OSA. SIGNIFICANCE: Whether allergic rhinitis is a direct cause of OSA is debatable, but we have shown that greater nasal congestion is related to the presence of OSA in a population of patients with allergic rhinitis.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impacts of Methylsulfonylmethane on Allergic Rhinitis After a Standard Allergen Challenge: Randomized Double-Blind Exploratory Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Hewlings ◽  
Douglas S Kalman
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Adaptive Design ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Nasal Symptoms ◽  
Study Product

BACKGROUND The sulfur-containing compound methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been used as a dietary supplement for a variety of reported health benefits. Clinical observations and case studies have indicated that MSM may help alleviate allergic rhinitis; however, this effect has not been evaluated under controlled conditions. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the effects of MSM consumption on allergic rhinitis symptoms after provocation with a standardized allergen. METHODS We recruited healthy participants with a history of allergic nasal congestion to participate in a randomized, double-blind, adaptive-design study. Participants were administered a standardized allergen in clinic to determine the presence or absence of an allergic response. Participant responses were recorded using a recognized measure of nasal patency, peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF), and by a visual analog scale to score the severity of their allergy-related nasal symptoms. After we collected baseline nasal responses to allergen, followed by a 1-week washout period, participants returned to the clinic and were exposed to allergen after taking an acute high dose of 12 g of MSM. We then randomly assigned participants to a lower dose of MSM (1 g, 3 g, or 6 g), which they consumed once a day for 14 days. Participants returned to the clinic for repeat assessments while again taking their assigned daily dose of MSM. RESULTS All MSM treatment courses significantly reduced visual analog scale average nasal symptoms in a longitudinal comparison across all participants, with low-dose treatments decreasing symptoms by 53.72% (P=.001), and an acute 12-g dose decreasing symptoms by 22.49% (P=.03). Although the acute dose of MSM did not yield significant changes in nasal patency, low “everyday” doses significantly relieved nasal obstruction as indicated by a 17.32% (P=.02) increase in PNIF across all participants. The most effective dose across all measurements was daily consumption of 3 g of MSM, which significantly decreased all nasal symptoms (nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, watery or itchy eyes and nose, and sneezing) and further was found to significantly (P=.01) increase PNIF. CONCLUSIONS The MSM study product provided significant relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms and objective nasal obstruction measurements without the occurrence of adverse events. Oral consumption of the study product may reduce the symptoms and onset of allergic rhinitis without the side effects associated with standard-care medication. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02342483; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02342483 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73vLKNvAp) INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR RR1-10.2196/11139

Preoperative and Postoperative Nasal Septal Surgery Assessment with Acoustic Rhinometry

1997 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry Shemen ◽  
Richard Hamburg
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Septum ◽  
Acoustic Rhinometry ◽  
Nasal Fossa ◽  
Indications For Surgery ◽  
Subjective Improvement ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Deviated Nasal Septum ◽  
Postoperative Assessment ◽  
Septal Surgery

INTRODUCTION: Acoustic rhinometry is a relatively new tool used for the measurement of the geometry of the nasal fossa. We hypothesized that acoustic rhinometry would be useful for preoperative and postoperative assessment of patients undergoing septal surgery. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Twenty-four patients undergoing septal surgery performed by two surgeons underwent preoperative and postoperative rhinometry. The indications for surgery were nasal obstruction caused by a deviated nasal septum. Rhinometry was conducted with the Eccovision Acoustic Rhinometry System (Hood Laboratories). Analysis of the data was performed with the Kwikstat program (Texasoft) and Excel (Microsoft). RESULTS: Subjective improvement in nasal patency was significantly correlated with improvement in acoustic rhinometry. CONCLUSIONS: Acoustic rhinometry is valuable in objectively confirming nasal patency after nasal septal and turbinate surgery.

scholarly journals Respiratory mode, nasal patency and palatine dimensions

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 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Nasal Breathing ◽  
Nose Scale ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
Plaster Models ◽  
Digital Caliper ◽  
Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow

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.

Intranasal budesonide in children affected by persistent allergic rhinitis and its effect on nasal patency and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) score

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Zicari ◽  
Francesca Occasi ◽  
Montanari Giulia ◽  
Luciana Indinnimeo ◽  
Giovanna De Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Persistent Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Symptom Evaluation

11:40 AM: The Role of Turbinate Surgery for Nasal Obstruction

1996 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. P155-P155
Author(s):  
William J. Belles ◽  
Zan Mra ◽  
George T. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction

scholarly journals A randomized clinical study: outcome of submucous resection of compensatory inferior turbinate during septoplasty

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Nimet Ozalp Devseren ◽  
Mustafa Cenk Ecevit ◽  
Taner Kemal Erdag ◽  
Kerim Ceryan
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Randomized Clinical Study ◽  
Turbinate Hypertrophy ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy ◽  
Submucous Resection

Background: Septoplasty and/or turbinate surgery are commonly used surgical techniques for the treatment of mechanical nasal obstruction. The aim of this study was to define the effectiveness of submucous resection of a hypertrophied turbinate together with simultaneous septoplasty for the treatment of nasal obstruction. Methods: Forty-two patients with septum deviation and compensatory contralateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy were recruited in this study. The inferior turbinate hypertrophy was diagnosed based on examination. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. In group A, a submucous resection was performed to treat a hypertrophied inferior turbinate, together with a septoplasty. In group B, only a septoplasty was performed. Acoustic rhinometry and rhinomanometry tests were conducted for an objective evaluation of nasal patency. A visual analog scale (VAS) was applied to the patients for the subjective evaluation of nasal obstruction complaints. Results: The application of submucous resection intended to reduce a hypertrophied inferior turbinate led to a distinctive increase in cross-sectional area of nasal patency; however, when the two groups were compared, it was statistically significant only at the post-operative sixth month. There was no difference between the results of rhinomanometry. The subjective symptom scores were better in group A than in group B between the post-operative first to sixth month. Conclusion: Submucous resection of a hypertrophied inferior turbinate is necessary for the treatment of nasal obstruction.

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