BACKGROUND Nasal tip depression is associated with nasal valve collapse. The pull-up spreader high (PUSH) technique was developed to enlarge the nasal dorsum and upwardly rotate and define the nasal tip by lifting the domes. OBJECTIVES The authors reviewed a case series to assess the long-term effectiveness of the PUSH technique in improving nasal airflow and aesthetic outcomes. METHODS Thi...

Seasonal allergic rhinitic (SAR) subjects are more sensitive to nasal irritants than nonrhinitic (NR) subjects; however, the mechanism underlying this difference is unclear. This study sought to determine whether irritant-induced nasal congestion involves mast cell degranulation. Eight SAR and eight NR subjects were exposed to both 1.0 parts per million chlorine and filtered air in separate vis...

The nasal valve represents the main region of nasal respiratory resistance; therefore, even small deformities in this area can result in breathing disorders. A total of 93 patients (55 male, 38 female, mean age 37 years, range 16-52) suffering from nasal respiratory impairment due to valvular stenosis were recruited to study nasal function by means of rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry. Exa...

OBJECTIVES The study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of microdebrider-assisted inferior turbinoplasty (MAIT) compared to radiofrequency-assisted inferior turbinoplasty (RAIT) for hypertrophic inferior turbinates. STUDY DESIGN Surgical outcomes were evaluated using the visual analogue scale, anterior rhinomanometry, and saccharin test results. METHODS From January 2001 to December 2...

Nasal valve collapse is a dynamic abnormality that is currently diagnosed purely on the basis of clinical features and thus subject to certain interpretation. The aim of this study was to develop a new and reliable functional test to objectively characterize nasal valve collapse. This was an observational prospective study including consecutive patients referred to our center for exploration of...

To evaluate the cytology of nasal mucosa and sense of smell and nasal patency in patients underwent carbon dioxide laser turbinoplasty (CO2 laser mucotomy) due to chronic nasal hypertrophy. 46 patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy underwent complete laryngological examination, anterior rhinomanometry, olfactory measurements and cytology of nasal mucous which were performed before and 3 m...

The aim of this study was to evaluate rhinomanometric responses to nasal allergen provocation in children with allergic rhinitis sensitized to house dust mite. We studied 51 children, aged 6-16 years (mean: 11.5 +/- 2.6 years), with clinical symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis without asthma and 20 non-atopic healthy controls in the same age range (mean: 11.8 +/- 3.8 years). All of the pati...

BACKGROUND Along with patient history, the physical examination is the key component for any patient encounter. Determining what should be included in the nasal examination is critical. Practicing evidenced-based medicine calls for an integration of the clinical/surgical expertise of the provider, the individual patient's needs and preferences, and the application of the current best medical kn...

The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of endoscopic coblator adenoidectomy compared to cold curettage in paediatric patients. Forty homogeneous children (4-16 years of age) with adenoid hypertrophy were divided in 2 groups to receive adenoidectomy using cold curettage (A) or coblator (B). After surgery the following outcomes were evaluated: pain score on first day, days rep...