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Theoretical considerations of nasal airflow mechanics and surgical implications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3180498     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A mathematical model relating nasal airflow and pressure, using Bernoulli's equation applied to flow through the nasal valve region, has been shown to give values of resistance which correlate well with those measured experimentally. It is concluded that the nasal valve is the primary location for nasal resistance and that the nasal vault contributes a negligible amount to the total transnasal pressure drop. Flow limitation is predicted in the model by incorporation of a term describing nasal valve stiffness. The interrelationship of the alar wing and nasal valve are demonstrated and the model is discussed in terms of aiding the understanding of normal airflow physiology and what implications this may have for septal spur surgery.
Authors:
G O'Neill; N S Tolley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0307-7772     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci     Publication Date:  1988 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-12-22     Completed Date:  1988-12-22     Revised Date:  2005-05-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701793     Medline TA:  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  273-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
ENT Department, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Glamorgan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Airway Resistance*
Humans
Manometry
Models, Biological
Models, Theoretical
Nasal Cavity / physiology*
Pressure
Pulmonary Ventilation*

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