title: Nasorespiratory function and orofacial development.
abstract: The controversy over whether altered development of orofacial structures arises purely from expression of genetic potential or is influenced by environmental factors is reviewed. Resolving this controversy will determine the need for early intervention to permit nasal respiration and for orthodontic treatment.
authors.affiliation: New York Medical College, Valhalla.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D009058:Mouth Breathing / Q000503:physiopathology; D009666:Nose / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012119:Respiration