Distribution of Topical Nasal Medication Within the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses by Radiographic Comparison

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of nasal sprays and nasal drops when used.

Timeline

Start

2008-03-12

Primary completion

2009-01-09

Completion

2009-01-09

Publications

• Results Senocak D, Senocak M, Bozan S. Sinonasal distribution of topically applied particles: computerized tomographic detection and the effects of topical decongestion. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Dec;133(6):944-8. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.08.024.
• Results Olson DE, Rasgon BM, Hilsinger RL Jr. Radiographic comparison of three methods for nasal saline irrigation. Laryngoscope. 2002 Aug;112(8 Pt 1):1394-8. doi: 10.1097/00005537-200208000-00013.
• Results Wormald PJ, Cain T, Oates L, Hawke L, Wong I. A comparative study of three methods of nasal irrigation. Laryngoscope. 2004 Dec;114(12):2224-7. doi: 10.1097/01.mlg.0000149463.95950.c5.
• Results Boatsman JE, Calhoun KH, Ryan MW. Relationship between rhinosinusitis symptoms and mucociliary clearance time. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Mar;134(3):491-3. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.10.045.
• Results Lund VJ, Black JH, Szabo LZ, Schrewelius C, Akerlund A. Efficacy and tolerability of budesonide aqueous nasal spray in chronic rhinosinusitis patients. Rhinology. 2004 Jun;42(2):57-62.
• Results Aukema AA, Fokkens WJ. Chronic rhinosinusitis: management for optimal outcomes. Treat Respir Med. 2004;3(2):97-105. doi: 10.2165/00151829-200403020-00004.
• Results Cannady SB, Batra PS, Citardi MJ, Lanza DC. Comparison of delivery of topical medications to the paranasal sinuses via "vertex-to-floor" position and atomizer spray after FESS. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Nov;133(5):735-40. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.07.039.

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