Comparing the effectiveness of nasal dilator strips: does race play a role?

Abstract

Nasal peak inspiratory flow, minimum cross-sectional area and visual analogue scale values improved from baseline with strip application in both populations. Only Caucasians experienced significant nasal airway resistance improvement with strip application. Both cohorts experienced nasal peak inspiratory flow improvement, with Caucasians experiencing a significantly larger improvement.

Updates in Butterfly Graft Technique

“…15 For example, it has been shown that nasal dilator strips may have varied impact on peak inspiratory flow between population groups, with efficacy affected by thickness of the skin envelope. 16 Placement of the butterfly cartilage graft directly onto the ULCs will apply the greatest expansile force possible, and will also minimize the effect of the dorsal skin and soft tissue variable. 16 Additionally, from an aesthetic perspective, given the thicker SSTE seen in non-Caucasian patients, the BFG is well camouflaged in the mid vault.…”

“…16 Placement of the butterfly cartilage graft directly onto the ULCs will apply the greatest expansile force possible, and will also minimize the effect of the dorsal skin and soft tissue variable. 16 Additionally, from an aesthetic perspective, given the thicker SSTE seen in non-Caucasian patients, the BFG is well camouflaged in the mid vault.…”

Evidence and evidence gaps in therapies of nasal obstruction and rhinosinusitis

“…In addition to classical surgical procedures for the improvement of nasal breathing, further therapeutic options exist, particularly for the treatment of too narrow nasal valves, including minimally invasive procedures on the one hand and widening nasal strips on the other hand [89], [90], [91], [92]. However, for both therapeutic options, there are very few scientific publications.…”

Evidenz und Evidenzlücken bei der Behandlung der behinderten Nasenatmung und der Rhinosinusitis

“…Neben den klassischen chirurgischen Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Nasenatmung existieren insbesondere für die Behandlung einer engen oder zu engen Nasenklappe weitere Therapieoptionen, wie einerseits minimalinvasive chirurgische Verfahren und andererseits erweiternde Nasenpflaster [88][89][90][91]. Für beide Therapieoptionen existieren jedoch nur wenige wissenschaftliche Publikationen.…”