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2. 1. Nasal obstruction – impact on insomnia symptoms and sleep-disordered breathing

   Author : Caroline Bengtsson; Eva Lindberg; Lars Jonsson; Jenny Theorell-Haglöw; Søren Berg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic rhinosinusitis; CRS; nasal obstruction; sleep; sleep apnoea.; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; Oto-rhino-laryngologi;

   Abstract : Background: Nasal obstruction is very common in the general population, but the role of nasal obstruction in sleep quality is not clear. Nasal obstruction is also prevalent in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and may contribute to poor adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate : Speech, Voice and Nasal Function in Adults

   Author : Staffan Morén; Maria Mani; Mats Holmström; Per-åke Lindestad; Göran Laurell; Magnus Becker; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adult; Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate; Cross-Sectional Studies; Control Groups; Dysphonia; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Nasal Obstruction; Nose Deformities; Otolaryngology; Quality of Life; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures methods; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Voice Quality; Acoustic; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; Oto-rhino-laryngologi;

   Abstract : Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most common craniofacial malformation. Even after repair of the cleft there may be persistent symptoms affecting speech, voice, nasal breathing, dentition, appearance and quality of life. READ MORE

5. 3. Rhinomanometry in clinical use. A tool in the septoplasty decision making process

   Author : Helle Thulesius; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rhinomanometry; nasal obstruction; nasal airway resistance; septoplasty; VAS; xylometazoline; budesonide; topical nasal glucocorticosteroid;

   Abstract : Subjective nasal obstruction is a common chronic complaint caused by mucosal disease, skeletal abnormality or a combination of both. The challenge is to determine the main cause and to decide whether the intervention should be medical or surgical. READ MORE

6. 4. Outcomes and Implications of Nasal Measurements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

   Author : Hans Christian Hoel; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstructive sleep apnea OSA ; Respiratory system diagnostic technique; nasal obstruction; Sleep hypopnea; Rhinomanometry;

   Abstract : BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder and symptoms of nasal obstruction are highly prevalent in OSA. Treatment of nasal obstruction in OSA patients has shown modest and variable outcomes in reducing the apnea hypopnea index (AHI), but significant improvements in other indicators, such as sleep quality and daytime sleepiness as well as reductions in arousals have been observed. READ MORE

7. 5. Septoplasty-predicting the outcome

   Author : Lars Pedersen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nasal obstruction; outcome; PROM; septoplasty; turbinoplasty;

   Abstract : Septoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures at ENT clinics around the world. The reason for undergoing a septoplasty is nasal airway obstruction (NAO) that does not respond to any other treatment. READ MORE