Comparison between Acoustic rhinometry, Nasal Inspiratory Peak Flow, and Table of Scores in Patients with Rhinitis

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2005 Authors: Orcesi da Costa, G. G., Ctenas, B. B., Takahashi, D. Y., Mion, O. Mello, Jr., J. F., Butugan, O. Conclusion: 1). Acoustic Rhinometry (ARNM) presented statistically expressive correlation with signs and symptoms before and after vasoconstrictor use when analyzed five centimeters nostrils inward. 2). There was no statistically expressive…

Oropharyngeal Dimensions in Adults: Effect of Ethnicity, Gender, and Sleep Apnea

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2005 Authors: K. Monahan, H. L. Kirchner, S. Redline Conclusion: “We concluded that (1) acoustic pharyngometry identifies differences in upper airway characteristics based on gender, ethnicity, and SDB status and (2) novel parameters can assist in quantifying these pharyngeal phenotypes. The novel parameters can potentially facilitate quantitative, as an adjunct…