Practice Statements – Rhinometer

Rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry [Summary Statement 42]

Rhinomanometry, a technique that measures functional obstruction to airflow in the upper airway, may be used (1) to obtain objective assessment of nasal congestion, and may be particularly helpful in occupational rhinitis, or in assessing response to therapeutic interventions; (2) to assess the severity of anatomical abnormalities; or (3) to assist in the evaluation of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. 217 Acoustic rhinometry reflects acoustic signals from structures in the nasal cavity, thereby producing an image that represents variations in the cross-sectional dimensions of the nasal cavity…