Nasal lysine aspirin challenge in the diagnosis of aspirin - exacerbated respiratory disease [PDF]
Background Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is under-diagnosed and therefore effective and inexpensive therapy with aspirin desensitization is rarely performed.
Darby, Y +6 more
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Vocal tract dimensional development for male and female adolescent speakers [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-30).Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2009."A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Sciences), The University of Hong Kong, June ...
Angeles Gallego +2 more
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Reliability of acoustic rhinometry
In recent years increasing evidence has been provided on frequent simultaneous coexistence of inflammatory diseases and allergies in upper and lower airways. To achieve a good standard of measurement of upper airways, an objective method should be used.
NUMMINEN, J. +4 more
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The impact of school environment on children’s respiratory health [PDF]
The study was done as part of the European Union SINPHONIE Study commissioned by DG SANCO. The authors received some funding from SINPHONIE (European Commission service contract of the DG Sanco).Abstract Background/Aims: School indoor air quality is ...
Aquilina, Noel +4 more
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The effect of xylometazoline spray for expansion of nasal cavity [PDF]
BackgroundDuring nasotracheal intubation it is important to have proper pretreatment for nasal mucosa constriction and nasal cavity expanding. Nasal packing of epinephrine gauze is widely used as well as xylometazoline.
Jun-Sung Han +5 more
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Changes in nasal air flow and school grades after rapid maxillary expansion in oral breathing children [PDF]
Objective: To analyse the changes in nasal air flow and school grades after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in oral breathing children with maxillary constriction.
Alarcón, Jose Antonio, Torre, Hilda
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The efficiency of bipolar radiofrequency surgery in inferior turbinate hypertrophy
Objectives:The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency, reliability and mucosal effects of radiofrequency ablation therapy in inferior turbinate hypertrophy.Methods: Thirty-six patients (15 males and 21 females), mean age 31-year-old with ...
İlker Çavuşoğlu +4 more
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Correlation of nasal morphology to air-conditioning and clearance function [PDF]
Nasal morphology plays an important functional role in the maintenance of upper airway health. Identification of functional regions, based on morphological attributes, assists in correlating location to primary purpose.
Al-Jumaily, AM +3 more
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Impact of acoustic airflow nebulization on intrasinus drug deposition of a human plastinated nasal cast: New insights into the mechanisms involved [PDF]
International audienceThe impact of 100 Hz (Hertz) acoustic frequency airflow on sinus drug deposition of aerosols was investigated using a human plastinated nasal cast.
Aubert, Gérald +7 more
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Mathematical model for preoperative identification of obstructed nasal subsites [PDF]
The planning of experimental studies for evaluation of nasal airflow is particularly challenging given the difficulty in obtaining objective measurements in vivo.
Bossa, F +8 more
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