Detailed flow patterns in the nasal cavity

• Published in: Journal of applied physiology (1985) Vol. 89; no. 1; pp. 323 - 337
• Main Authors: Kelly, J. T, Prasad, A. K, Wexler, A. S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bethesda, MD Am Physiological Soc 01.07.2000; American Physiological Society
• Subjects: Adult; Air breathing; Air Movements; Air Pollution; Airway Resistance - physiology; Anatomy & physiology; Biological and medical sciences; Flow pattern; Flow rates; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Humans; Low flow; Male; Models, Anatomic; Models, Biological; Nasal Cavity - anatomy & histology; Nasal Cavity - physiology; Nose; Olfactory Mucosa; Particulate matter; Respiration; Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics; Smell - physiology; Vertebrates: respiratory system; Geometry; Human; Two dimensional space; Flow rate; Upper respiratory tract; Nose; Inhaled air; Models; Respiratory system

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716-3140 The human nasal cavity filters and conditions inspired air while providing olfactory function. Detailed experimental study of nasal airflow patterns has been limited because of the complex geometry of the nasal...