USE OF PEAK NASAL INSPIRATORY FLOW MEASUREMENTS TO ASSESS NASAL CAVITY PATENCY AFTER SEPTORHINOPLASTY

Introduction: Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) can objectively measure the degree of nasal obstruction; however, this method is still rarely used in otorhinolaryngology clinics to assess nasal patency objectively before and after each surgical procedure. Objective: The present article aimed to conduct a review of 50 medical records of patients who underwent septorhinoplasty, with samples of the PNIF collected at three different time points. Results: The average PNIF of the evaluated records showed an improvement of approximately 20% in nasal airflow when comparing pre- and post-surgical...