Changes in nasal airway resistance before and after intranasal contact point headaches

VernacularTitle:接触性头痛患者手术前后鼻气道阻力变化
Author: Zhengcai LOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: airway resistance; headache; endoscopy
From: Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2009;(19):884-885
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To study the influence of endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS)on nasal airway resistance(NAR) of intranasal contact point headaches.Method:The NAR and nasalairflow sensation were measured with anterior rhinomanometry in 20 patients(40sides) before and after the ESS.Result:A telephone follow-up six months after operation,16(85%)cases were cured,3(15%)were improved and 1(5%)had no response and the effective rate was 95%. NAR decreased significantly after the operation. The change ratesin NAR before and after the decongestion were there was a significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion:The improvement of nasal functions by ESS is due to thealteration of the anatomic structure of the nasal cavity and the amelioration of mucosal edema. The rhinomanometry can be used as a useful clinical tool in determining nasal patency.