Improvement in Pulmonary Function Tests After Septoplasty: A Longitudinal Study
Mayur Ingale,
Yash Kalra,
Vinod Shinde
et al.
Abstract:The relationship between the nasal and pulmonary systems is rooted in the shared anatomy and physiology of the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Our study objective was to assess the improvement in pulmonary function tests (PFTs) after septoplasty in patients with a deviated nasal septum (DNS).
MethodsA longitudinal study was conducted at a tertiary care center from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. Patients aged 18-55 years with chronic nasal obstruction due to an isolated DNS were included in the study. … Show more
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