Pulmonary function improvement following septoplasty

Autor:	Rizwan Rafeeque, Ganeshbala Arivazhagan, V. Srinivasa, Rijith Salim
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	Spirometry medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Nasal septal deviation medicine.medical_treatment respiratory system Exercise capacity Pulmonary function testing Septoplasty FEV1/FVC ratio medicine.anatomical_structure Breathing pattern Anesthesia medicine Nasal septum business
Zdroj:	International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 5:603
ISSN:	2454-5937 2454-5929
DOI:	10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20190985
Popis:	Background: Nasal septal deviation is a frequent cause of increased nasal airway resistance. A narrow nasal airway would result in a decreased airflow into the lungs. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the alterations of the pulmonary functions prior to and following septoplasty using spirometry.Methods: Thirty patients with obvious nasal septal deviations were enrolled in the study. All patients had a detailed otorhinolaryngologic examination, and were performed spirometry, prior to and one month after septoplasty surgery, and the results were compared. Results: Septoplasty improves the nasal breathing pattern. While reducing FEF50% (maximum expiratory flow at 50% of FVC)/FIF50%, it increases PEF and FIF50% values. In addition, exercise capacity improves following surgery. Postoperative scores showed reduction markedly compared to preoperative values (pConclusions: Nasal septal surgery has a positive effect on pulmonary functions.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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