The Effect of Nasal Hair on Nasal Obstruction

Summary

Nasal obstruction is a common complaint prompting presentation to an otolaryngologist. Many studies have been performed quantifying and describing the impact of a number of factors on symptoms of nasal obstruction, including anatomical, neoplastic, infectious, and inflammatory causes. Despite this scrutiny, no attention has been paid to the nasal vibrissae as a potential anatomical contributor to nasal obstruction. The proposed study intends to elucidate that contribution, if any exists.

Timeline

Start

2013-05

Primary completion

2013-10

Completion

2013-10

Publications

• Background Ozturk AB, Damadoglu E, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu AF. Does nasal hair (vibrissae) density affect the risk of developing asthma in patients with seasonal rhinitis? Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2011;156(1):75-80. doi: 10.1159/000321912. Epub 2011 Mar 30.

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