Study of nasal airflow function examination for pilot recruitment
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-6239.2011.01.006
- VernacularTitle:鼻腔通气功能检查在模拟招飞体检中的应用研究
- Author:
Jin QIAN
1
;
Liang LIU
;
Dan-quan JIANG
;
Hou-en LI
;
Zhuang MIAO
;
Dong-lan CHEN
;
Jian-jun SUN
Author Information
1. 海军总医院全军耳鼻咽喉-头颈外科中心,北京,100048
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nasal cavity;
Nasal septum;
Physical examination;
Rhinometry,acoustic;
Air way resistance
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2011;22(1):18-21,封3
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the advantages, disadvantages and objectivity of applying nasal airway function examination in pilot recruitment, and to verify its fitness with traditional function examination. Such data as nasal airway resistance (NAR), nasal minimal cross-section area (NMCA) and nasal partitioning of airflow ratio (NPR) were recorded by nasal respiration measuring apparatus. Then imitating pilot recruitment they were examined by experienced doctors, who didn't know apparatus test result, and were divided into qualified group and nasal septum deviation group according to doctors' diagnosis. The results of NAR, NMCA and NPR were compared between these construction in case of they agreed. The postoperative nasal airway function was examined by previous mentioned 2 methods and the results were statistically compared. Results Among 80 volunteers,35% of them were disqualified according to doctors' examination. There were significant differences on NAR and NMCA between 2 groups (t=3. 524, 3. 137, P＜0.01) but on NPR. Twelve operation treated volunteers were finally fulfilled pilot recruitment standard according to doctor's examination,and their NAR and NMCA showed statistic difference comparing with those before operation (t =3. 274,2. 976,P＜0. 01). Conclusions In pilot recruitment, nasal airway function examination is an objective inspection method. It can provide more valuable quantitation references comparing with tradition examination.
