Objective: This study compared lateral radiographs of the nasopharynx (LN) and lateral cephalometric radiographs (LC) used to assess nasopharyngeal airway space in children.

Material And Methods: One examiner measured the nasopharyngeal space of 15 oral breathing patients aged between 5 and 11 years old by using LN and LC. Both assessments were made twice with a 15-day interval in between. Intergroup comparison was performed with t-tests (P < 0.05).

Results: Comparison between LN and LC measurements showed no significant differences.

Conclusion: Lateral cephalometric radiograph is an acceptable method used to assess nasopharyngeal airway space.

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