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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal mucociliary clearance. [PDF]

Angle Orthod, 2016
ABSTRACT Objective:  To evaluate the changes in nasal mucociliary clearance in orthodontic patients after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) therapy. Materials and Methods:  Forty-two children (25 boys and 17 girls) participated in this ...
Babacan H, Doruk C, Uysal IO, Yuce S.
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Evaluation of Nasal Mucociliary Activity in Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris [PDF]

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
Introduction: Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition, is marked by recurring periods of activity and quiescence. This persistent inflammation contributes to a range of associated health issues.
Mehmet Akif Dundar, Selami Aykut Temiz, Ismail Hakkı Tuncez, Elif Emre, Sadettin Emre, Recep Dursun   +5 more
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Nasal negative pressure oscillatory therapy versus oscillatory positive expiratory pressure for airway clearance in patients with acute exacerbations of bronchiectasis (NNPO-BE): a multicentre, randomised, crossover non-inferiority trial protocol [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundAirway clearance techniques (ACTs) are a cornerstone of bronchiectasis management, particularly during acute exacerbations characterized by mucus retention and impaired mucociliary clearance. However, conventional ACTs are frequently limited by
Siyuan Wang, Zhaobin Zhou, Xiaobin Ma, Yang Yang, Jieping Lei, Qumu Shiwei, Qumu Shiwei, Qumu Shiwei, Qumu Shiwei, Beiyao Gao, Peijian Wang, Man Le, Shan Jiang, Ting Yang, Ting Yang, Ting Yang, Ting Yang   +16 more
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A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Different Concentration of Nasal Douching on Symptoms and Mucociliary Clearance in Persistent Allergic Rhinitis

Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, 2023
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is acknowledged as a significant health challenge on a global scale affecting 08 – 39.7% of total population. The management of Allergic rhinitis encompasses patient education on avoidance of allergens as well as the
Smitha chandra b c, Rashmi ramashesh, Mohan G   +2 more
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Measurement of nasal mucociliary clearance. [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1989
The saccharin test was carried out in a randomly selected sample of schoolchildren (142 boys and 153 girls, age range 11-14 years) to determine the variability and reproducibility of the test and to assess whether it could be used as a screening test for nasal mucociliary clearance.
G M, Corbo, A, Foresi, P, Bonfitto, A, Mugnano, N, Agabiti, P J, Cole   +5 more
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In Vitro Ciliotoxicity and Cytotoxicity Testing of Repeated Chronic Exposure to Topical Nasal Formulations for Safety Studies

Pharmaceutics, 2021
Certain active drugs and excipients of nasal formulations may impair ciliary function and mucociliary clearance. The ciliary beat frequency (CBF) is a key parameter for determining mucociliary clearance rate, and in vitro assessments of CBF have proven ...
Larisa Tratnjek, Nadica Sibinovska, Katja Kristan, Mateja Erdani Kreft   +3 more
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Air Pollution and Nasal Mucociliary Clearance Time among Urban and Rural Residents in Two Philippine Communities

Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
Objective: To measure the nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) time among adults residing in two Philippine communities with different air quality indices using the saccharin and methylene blue test.
Soraya Joson, Joman Laxamana
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THE CONDITION OF MUCOCILIARY CLEARANCE IN PATIENTS WITH NASAL SEPTUM DEVIATION AND POSTNASAL DRIP SYNDROME

Клінічна та профілактична медицина, 2023
Introduction. Mucociliary clearance is a vital defense mechanism in the human upper respiratory tract that safeguards the body against inhaled harmful substances.
Natalia V. Babchenko
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Evaluation of mucociliary clearance in the postoperative period after a maxillary sinus surgery [PDF]

Наука и инновации в медицине, 2020
Aim – evaluation of the local function of the mucociliary clearance (MCC) in the postoperative period in patients with foreign bodies in the maxillary sinuses, who have undergone various surgical treatment. Material and methods.
Oleg V. Mareev, Gleb O. Mareev, Ivan V. Fedosov, Igor Yu. Ermakov   +3 more
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Olfactory evaluation in obstructive sleep apnoea patients [PDF]

, 2018
The sense of smell has a high impact on the quality of life. The aim of the present study was to investigate olfactory dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and correlate the severity of disease with olfactory dysfunction.
ANGELETTI, DILETTA, CIOFALO, Andrea, de Vincentiis, M., Iannella, G., Magliulo, Giuseppe, Manno, A., PASQUARIELLO, BENEDETTA, Polimeni, A.   +7 more
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