Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 1997 Authors: R. Roithmann, MD, I. Shpirer, MD, P. Cole, MD, J. Chapnik, MD, J. P. Szalai, PhD, N. Zamel, MD Conclusion: “We conclude that acoustic rhinometry is an alternative objective method for measuring nasal mucosa responses to allergen challenge and is as sensitive as nasal airflow resistance measurements. The…
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 Authors: J. P. Corey, MD, B. J. Kemker, MD, R. Nelson, and A. Gungor, MD Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry gives a valid two-dimensional impression of the anatomy of the nasal cavity, which illustrates areas of potential obstruction, congestion, or septal abnormalities. The technique has been demonstrated to be sensitive enough to…
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 Authors: L. Shemen and R. Hamburg Conclusion: “AR is useful in the objective diagnosis of nasal obstruction, namely, it can assist in differentiating reversible mucosal disease from medically irreversible structural abnormalities.” “AR can aid in the selection of appropriate management of nasal obstruction.” “AR is useful in the objective evaluation…
American Journal of Rhinology, 1996 Authors: P. Cole and R. Roithmann Conclusion: “Although it is an invaluable diagnostic technique, imaging is not employed for assessment of nasal patency, but both rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry are widely used for this purpose. The latter two techniques are sensitive and objective, and they provide complementary information on patency…
Laryngoscope, 1995 Authors: R. Roithmann, P. Cole, J. Chapnik, I. Shpirer, V. Hoffstein, N. Zamel Conclusion: “From a clinical point of view, the area-distance function curve [acoustic rhinometry] helps the clinician to differentiate objectively and quantify the mucosal and the structural component of nasal obstruction and to assess results of medical and/or surgical treatment. AR…
American Journal of Rhinology, 1994American Journal of Rhinology, 1994 Authors: J. E. Buenting, R. M. Dalston, and A. F. Drake Conclusion: “The modified AR device (a narrow diameter wave tube) can be used to generate acceptably accurate area-distance functions of the infant nasal cavity.” “The modified AR device is best suited to analysis of nasal…
Clinical Otolaryngology, 1994 Authors: G. K. Scadding, Y. C. Darby, and C. E. Austin Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry has a definite advantage [to rhinomanometry] because it is not dependent on airflow in the nose, and it is therefore suitable for severely congested individuals. It also appears to be more sensitive to changes in obstruction, probably because…
American Journal of Rhinology, 1994 Authors: V. W. S. Lai, J. P. Corey Conclusion: “Acoustic Rhinometry is a reliable technique for assessing the results of nasal provocation. This is a simple test to perform and is a good objective evaluation of the degree of nasal patency. Results are obtained quickly and consistently and are highly…
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 1993 Authors: L.F. Grymer, P. Illum, O. Hilberg Conclusion: “Septoplasty increased the areas of the narrow side significantly in both groups. The increase in area in group B was surprisingly little. This is probably an expression of the limitation of septoplasty in the treatment of slight septal deviations. The…
Rhinology, 1993 Authors: E. W. Fisher, G. K. Scadding, V. J. Lund Conclusion: “Magnetic resonance Imaging is one way of expanding the sphere of study to the whole nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, although it is prohibitively expensive for large scale studies. Acoustic rhinometry does not provide as extensive geometric information as MRI, but allow…
Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal, 1993 Authors: V. W. S. Lai, MD and J. P. Corey, MD, FACS Conclusion: “Acoustic Rhinometry may become a helpful diagnostic tool as use of the technique grows. It may help the clinician in making an anatomical diagnosis to pinpoint the location and etiologic factors causing nasal obstruction. It also…
Rhinology, 1992 Authors: H. Lenders and W. Pirsig Conclusion: “Acoustic rhinometry is a quick, non-invasive and objective method to measure the cross-sectional areas and volumes of the nasal cavities.” “Clinically recognizable irregular movements of the soft palate in rhonchopaths can be visualized by AR in 94% of all patients.” “This study shows that AR helps…
Rhinology, 1991 Authors: L. F. Grymer, O. Hilberg, O. F. Pedersen, and T. R. Rasmussen Conclusion: “The cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity increases in antero- posterior direction.” “The minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) is located in the anterior part of the nose, in some individuals probably at the head of the inferior turbinate, and after…
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Journal of Applied Physiology, 1989 Authors: O. Hilberg, A. C. Jackson, D. L. Swift, and O. F. Pedersen Conclusion: “The clinical cases in this study are examples of the applicability of acoustic reflection measurements in the nose. Tumors in the nasal cavity and the epipharynx can be diagnosed, and the treatment can be monitored in…