Nasal congestion index: A measure for nasal obstruction

Kjærgaard, Thomas; Cvancarova, Milada; Steinsvåg, Sverre K.

doi:10.1002/lary.20505

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“…The effect of topical xylometazoline on MCA, NCV and PNIF was assessed by calculating the Nasal Congestion Index [9] for each variable using the following equation: NCI Z (post xylometazoline value À baseline value)/baseline value.…”

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“…While the former measures internal nasal volume and minimum cross-sectional areas, the latter measures the maximum nasal inspiratory flow during forced inspiration. The Nasal Congestion Index (NCI) has been suggested as a useful instrument for the evaluation of nasal obstruction by quantifying the effect of topical decongestants applied on the nasal mucosa [9]. There are few studies that have used these tools to investigate the relative contribution of subepithelial oedema and congestion of the venous sinusoids in asthmatics.…”

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Nasal flow, volumes, and minimal cross sectional areas in asthmatics

Thorstensen

Sue‐Chu

Bugten

et al. 2013

Respiratory Medicine

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Nasal flow, volumes, and minimal cross sectional areas in asthmatics

Thorstensen

Sue‐Chu

Bugten

et al. 2013

Respiratory Medicine

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“…Nasal It is difficult for rhinologists to discern the severity of nasal congestion and inflammation of the nasal membranes [15]. VAS is frequently used as a subjective way to evaluate and describe the severity of this disease, but it can be influenced by many factors and varies between individuals [16]. In fact, VAS reflects the effects of PR, but seldom reveals the actual severity of nasal congestion and inflammation.…”

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Objective assessment of persistent rhinitis in Chinese and its relationship with serum indicators

Cheng

Wang

Lin

et al. 2014

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Persistent rhinitis (PR) is a chronic disease that affects millions of people. However, it lacks of a useful method, which can indicate the actual severity of the inflammation in PR patients. This study was designed to seek an examination which could reflect the actual severity of PR disease. The serum Phadiatop test, ECP level, four-phase rhinomanometry, and acoustic rhinometry were assessed in 91 adult patients with PR and 10 healthy controls. The serum total IgE was determined in some of the patients and all of the controls. The patients were divided into four groups: ARWO, ARWTO, NARWO and NARWTO. 40% (22/55) of AR and 33.3% (13/36) of NAR patients never complained of persistent nasal obstruction. Serum ECP levels were increased in the ARWO group. Serum total IgE was significantly elevated in the AR groups. MCA(1-Min) and MCA(1-T) were significantly reduced in the ARWO, ARWTO, and NARWO groups. NV(6-Min) and NV(6-T) were decreased in all PR groups, but only some of these differences were significant. In the ARWO group, MCA(2-Min) (r = -0.252), MCA(2-T) (r = -0.377), NV(6-Min) (r = -0.32), and NV(6-T) (r = -0.311) had significant relationships with serum ECP. We recommend acoustic rhinometry as a useful routine tool for the diagnosis of PR, even among patients without persistent subjective nasal obstruction. This technique might reveal the actual status of nasal congestion. An elevated serum ECP level might indicate severe AR and is negatively correlated with the results of acoustic rhinometry.

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“…Nasal congestion index has been defined as the status of reversible congestion of the nasal mucosa as measured by peak flowmetry and acoustic rhinometry following nasal application of a topical decongestant (15). By measuring the NCI, the erectile function of the nasal lining can also be measured.…”

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The Effect of Nasal Functions on the Integrity of Grafts after Myringoplasty

Eser

Yılmaz

Önder

et al. 2017

Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effects of nasal functions for the integrity of grafts after myringoplasty. Methods:In our study 78 patients who underwent myringoplasty operation between 2011-2013 were included. Group I was defined as the group with an intact tympanic membrane following surgery. Group II was defined as the group with a tympanic membrane perforation following surgery. Group I consisted of 44 and Group II consisted of 34 patients. Subjective and objective measurements of nasal functions, Eustachian tube function (ETF), and allergic status were performed using nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) scale, visual analog scale (VAS), and the score for allergic rhinitis (SFAR) questionnaires and acoustic rhinometry and saccharin test. It was investigated whether there was any difference between these two groups in terms of these parameters. Results:There was statistically no significant difference between groups according to the age, sex and the presence of tubal dysfunction and allergic rhinitis (p>0.05). In the group of intact tympanic membranes, the likelihood of right ear being the operated one was significantly higher compared to the group of myringoplasty failures (p=0.037). The VAS and NOSE scales did not show any significant difference between groups in terms of successful outcome of myringoplasty (p>0.05). The nasal congestion index (NCI) and the mucociliary clearance (MCC) did not show any significant difference between groups in terms of successful outcome of myringoplasty (p>0.05). Conclusion:This study has shown that nasal functions measured by objective and subjective methods had no effects on the success of myringoplasty.

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Nasal congestion index: A measure for nasal obstruction

Abstract: We have clearly demonstrated an association between subjective nasal obstruction and reversible congestion of the nasal mucosa by employing the NCI. The measure has proven to be useful for evaluating patients with complaints of nasal obstruction.

Cited by 29 publications

References 10 publications

Nasal flow, volumes, and minimal cross sectional areas in asthmatics

Nasal flow, volumes, and minimal cross sectional areas in asthmatics

Objective assessment of persistent rhinitis in Chinese and its relationship with serum indicators

The Effect of Nasal Functions on the Integrity of Grafts after Myringoplasty

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