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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Opening the nasal valve with external dilators reduces congestive symptoms in normal subjects |
Author: | Latte, J. Taverner, David |
Citation: | American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 2005; 19(2):215-219 |
Publisher: | Ocean Side Publications |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
ISSN: | 1945-8924 |
School/Discipline: | School of Medical Sciences : Pharmacology |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: We examined whether the use of two different external nasal dilator devices influenced the size of the nasal valve area and symptoms of nasal congestion. METHODS: This was a randomized blind-allocation, open three-way crossover study of Breathe Right, Side Strip Nasal Dilators, and placebo. We studied 12 healthy subjects (10 female, 2 male; age range 26-56 years). Measures of total volume and total minimum cross-sectional area were collected. Subjective symptoms were collected using a visual analog scale and an ordinal scale. RESULTS: With both products, there was significant increase in the size of the minimum cross-sectional area compared to placebo, p = 0.004. This is supported by the decrease in the subjective reports of congestion; on the visual analog scale, compared to placebo p = 0.012 and the ordinal scale, compared to placebo, p = 0.004. CONCLUSION: Both devices significantly increase the size of the nasal valve area and reduce congestion in normal subjects. |
Description (link): | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15921224 |
Appears in Collections: | Pharmacology publications |
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