Anatomy, physiology and function of the nasal cavities in health and disease

• Published in: Advanced drug delivery reviews Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 3 - 12
• Main Authors: Mygind, Niels, Dahl, Ronald
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 05.01.1998
• Subjects: Absorption; Allergic rhinitis; Blood vessels; Cell membranes; Ciliated cells; Common cold; Diseases; Epithelium; Glands; Health care; Mucociliary transport; Nasal anatomy; Nose; Pharmacokinetics; Physiology; Transport properties; Ciliated cells; Nose; Glands; Allergic rhinitis; Blood vessels; Nasal anatomy; Common cold; Epithelium; Mucociliary transport

In studying drug absorption from the nasal mucous membrane, it is essential to have a clear understanding of anatomy and physiology of the nose, and how it relates to the characteristics of the delivery system used. The human nose is characterized by an individually varying shape and caliber, which...