A novel device combining acoustic vibration with oscillating expiratory pressure for the treatment of nasal congestion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic nasal congestion affects 20% of the population with significant impact on quality of life. This study investigated the simultaneous administration of nasal acoustic vibration and oscillating expiratory pressure for the treatment of nasal congestion.

Methods

Patients with chronic nasal congestion but without fixed anatomic obstruction participated in a prospective clinical study applying simultaneous acoustic vibrations and positive expiratory pressure to the nasal cavity twice daily over 5 weeks. Safety was assessed by rhinoscopy and patient questionnaires. Efficacy was assessed using peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF), visual analogue scale (VAS) of nasal symptoms, Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), Nasal Obstruction and Septoplasty Effectiveness (NOSE) sc

SUBMITTER: Soler ZM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7317541 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature