Improving Nasal Airflow with a Novel Nasal Breathing Stent

Improving Nasal Airflow with a Novel Nasal Breathing Stent

Nasal obstruction requires close attention, as it is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study evaluated airflow rates of our newly designed nasal breathing stent (NBS) compared with those of existing nasal dilators in 10 adult men. We hypothesized that the NBS would expand the nas...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Arisa Sawa, Tatsuo Yagi, Yoshihiro Iwata, Toshiyuki Nakayama, Chin-Moi Chow, Osamu Komiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
nose obstruction
nasal dilator
airflow
peak nasal inspiratory flow rate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/10/5/81

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https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/10/5/81

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