Improvement of Pulmonary Functions Following Septoplasty: How Are Lower Airways Affected?

Objectives: 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 following septoplasty using spirometry and 6 minutes walking test (6mWT).

The impact of pregnancy on nasal resonance.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the possible impact of hormonal changes on nasal resonance during pregnancy.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2013 and June 2013, a total of 101 pregnant women (mean age 27.1±5.

Comparison of temporal muscle fascia and cartilage grafts in pediatric tympanoplasties.

Objective: To compare anatomic and functional outcomes of the different graft materials used in pediatric tympanoplasty.

Materials And Methods: The patients younger than 18 years of age and who had tympanoplasty between 2010 and 2012 were included in the study. Temporal muscle fascia or cartilage was used as the graft material.