Study of Anterior Active Rhinomanometry Use to Guide Nasal Obstruction Surgery in Adults

What this Trial Is About

Nasal obstruction NO affects about 30% of people and is a common reason for ear, nose, and throat consultations. It is mainly caused by inflammation such as allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, but can also result from structural issues like septal deviation and inferior turbinate hypertrophy. NO impacts quality of life and smell and contributes to conditions like asthma and sleep apnea. Various questionnaires and tests help assess its impact and severity. This research evaluates the use of anterior active rhinomanometry AAR, a non-invasive method measuring nasal airway resistance, to guide surgical decisions in adults with nasal obstruction. Patients scheduled for surgery, including septoplasty, turbinoplasty, or rhinoplasty, undergo preoperative AAR without nasal decongestants. The study aims to determine if abnormal AAR results can reliably confirm the need for surgery and to compare AAR findings with quality of life scores before and after surgery. Participants will be assessed with AAR and quality of life questionnaires before surgery and followed for three months afterward. Researchers will measure changes in nasal obstruction scores, AAR results, and sleep apnea indicators like the apnea-hypopnea index and CPAP adherence. The study involves preoperative evaluation on the day of surgery and follow-up visits including questionnaires and tests three months postoperatively to monitor improvements and treatment effects.

Evaluation of the Reliability of AAR as an Independent Tool for Surgical Indication in Nasal Obstruction