Rhinomanometry
Nasal Physiology and Pathophysiology of Nasal Disorders, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.307-320, 2023
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-031-12386-3_25
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.307-320
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Airway resistance, Nasal airway obstruction, Nasal blockage, Nasal cavity, Nasal obstruction, Nasal provocation tests, Rhinomanometry
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Rhinomanometry is the simultaneous measurement of airflow through the nose and pressure across the nose during breathing. As the patient inspires, the curves go downward showing a decrease in pressure and the corresponding movement of air in the direction of the lungs. As the patient changes to expiration, the curves move upward corresponding to pressure increasing and causing the movement of air out of the nose. Dividing the maximum pressure reached during normal inspiration by the highest flow gives a nasal resistance value that correlates with the symptom of nasal obstruction in symptomatic patients. This objective test has been crucial in increasing understanding in many areas of nasal physiology. While the extent of its use varies in different parts of the world, it is still used in research and in clinical assessment of nasal function.