Acoustic Rhinometry, the only assessment tool able to measure the cross sectional area of the nasal cavity, was used in measuring post op turbinoplasty outcomes at 12 months.

Laryngoscope. 2006 May;116(5):729-34. Comparative study on the long-term effectiveness between coblation- and microdebrider-assisted partial turbinoplasty. Lee JY1, Lee JD. Author information 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, South Korea. jyent@schbc.ac.kr Abstract OBJECTIVES: Various surgical methods have been tried to relieve the symptoms of nasal obstruction in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy.…

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Physiological change in nasal patency in response to changes in posture, temperature, and humidity measured by acoustic rhinometry.

American journal of rhinology 2006;20(5):456-62. Authors, Lal Devyani; Gorges Melissa L; Ungkhara Girapong; Reidy Patrick M; Corey Jacquelynne P Abstract: BACKGROUND: Acoustic rhinometry has been used to assess nasal patency and to calculate nasal cavity volume. This study used acoustic rhinometry to assess changes in nasal patency after alterations in posture, unilateral mechanical obstruction, temperature,…

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Acoustic rhinometry predicts tolerance of nasal continuous positive airway pressure: A pilot study

American Journal of Rhinology, Volume 20, Number 2, March-April 2006 , pp. 133-137(5) Authors: Morris, Luc G.; Setlur, Jennifer; Burschtin, Omar E.; Steward, David L.; Jacobs, Joseph B.; Lee, Kelvin C. Abstract: Background: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is usually the first-line intervention for obstructive sleep apnea, but up to 50% of patients are…

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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…

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Smaller Nasal Volumes as Stigmata of Aberrant Neurodevelopment in Schizophrenia

American Journal of Psychiatry, 2004 Authors: Moberg, P.J, Roalf, D.R, Gur, R.E., Turetsky, B.I. Method: ” A measurement of nasal volume was acquired by acoustic rhinometry for 40 male schizophrenia patients and 24 healthy male comparison subjects.” Results: “The patients had smaller posterior nasal volume than the comparison subjects but did not differ in anterior…

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Acoustic Reflection: Review and Clinical Applications for sleep-Disordered Breathing

Sleep and Breathing, 2002 Authors: J. S. Viviano, D.D.S. Conclusion: “The potential clinical usefulness of AR in the treatment of patients with SDB involves all stages of treatment: initial screening of patients, establishing patient candidacy, evaluating nasal patency, determining mandibular posture that optimizes airway patency, determining orthotic titration settings, and verifying continued efficacy of orthotic…

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An Interpretation Method for Objective Assessment of Nasal Congestion with Acoustic Rhinometry

Laryngoscope, 2002 Authors: B. Mamikoglu, S. M. Houser, and J. P. Corey Conclusion: “Separate computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) correlation studies have confirmed the reliability of AR measurements.” “Objective nasal assessment with AR allows us to assess whether an obstruction is structural, mucosal, or mixed with an objective grading of the disease…

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Detection of the Nasal Cycle with Acoustic Rhinometry: Techniques and Applications

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 Authors: A. Gungor, R. Moinuddin, R. H. Nelson, and J. P. Corey Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry is an appropriate method for detecting and recording the nasal cycle in normal subjects in terms of the cross- sectional areas and volume of the nasal cavity.” “When AR is used to evaluate volume changes…

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Anatomic Correlates of Acoustic Rhinometry as Measured by Rigid Nasal Endoscopy

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 Authors: J. P. Corey, V. P. Nalbone, B. A. Ng Conclusion: “Acoustic Rhinometry (AR) evaluates the cross-sectional areas and volume of the nasal cavity through acoustic reflections. Successive valleys displayed on an AR graph are believed to correspond to anatomic landmarks. To assess the anatomic accuracy of AR, we performed…

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Effect of Nasal Surgery on the Nasal Cavity as Determined by Acoustic Rhinometry

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 Authors: B. Kemker, X. Liu, A. Gungor, R. Moinuddin, and J.P. Corey Conclusion: “Acoustic Rhinometry (AR) was used to objectively measure the success of septoplasty in relieving nasal obstruction caused by septal deviation.” “AR measurements were successful in detecting increases in CSAs 1, 2, and 3 [Cross Sectional Areas] but…

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Normative Standards for Nasal Cross-sectional Areas by Race as Measured by Acoustic Rhinometry

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1998 Authors: J. P. Corey, A. Gungor, R. Nelson, X. Liu, and J. Fredberg Conclusion: “The importance of our data is that racial differences in nasal geometry can be demonstrated by AR. Because of these differences in nasal dimensions, “normal values” for nasal volumes and cross-sectional areas should be calculated according…

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Nasal Cavity Geometry Measured by Acoustic Rhinometry and Computed Tomography

Archives of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 Authors: L. Gilain, MD, A. Coste, MD, F. Ricolfi, MD, E. Dahan, MD. Marliac, MD, R. Peynegre, MD, A. Harf, MD, B. Louis, PhD Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry may be particularly well suited to the evaluation of anterior nasal geometry during clinical studies. In conclusion, this study comparing in…

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Nasal Airway dimensions in Term Neonates Measured by Continuous Wide-band Noise Acoustic Rhinometry

Acta Otolaryngolica, 1997 Authors: P. G. Djupesland and B. Lyholm Conclusion: “The results presented in this study, confirming those from previous studies (11, 13), further emphasize the potentials and advantages of the acoustic reflection technique as an investigative tool in studies of respiratory dynamics in infants. The examination takes only seconds to perform, is non-invasive,…

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