Evaluation of the nasal contractility capacity in postmenopausal women

• Published in: Rhinology Vol. 52; no. 4; p. 397
• Main Authors: Yildirim, Yavuz Selim, Senturk, Erol, Tugrul, Selahattin, Ozturan, Orhan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.12.2014
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Nasal Cavity - physiopathology; Nasal Obstruction - physiopathology; Postmenopause - physiology; Prospective Studies; Rhinomanometry - methods

The aim of this study was to objectively compare nasal contractility in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients by means of rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry, and peak inspiratory nasal flow. Design: prospective, clinical case-controlled study. Setting: university tertiary-care hospital, referra...