Clinical study on the use of nozovent in a tertiary care setting.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness of the Nozovent device in Pakistani subjects at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore from 15 January 2001 to 15 January 2002.


METHODS
Sixty males and 40 females were selected by non probability purposive sampling, from OPD of ENT Department, complaining of nasal obstruction due to various reasons, e.g. vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, congestion during pregnancy and menstruation, common cold, traumatic nose and nasal valve problem.


RESULTS
All patients benefited subjectively but the degree of relief varied in individuals.


CONCLUSIONS
The Nozovent provides a unique method to relieve nasal obstruction with no side effects.
Awan
M Sohail
MS
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Ali
M Mubarik
MM
Ahmed
Manzoor
M
Iqbal
Asim
A
Aslam
M Javed
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009058:Mouth Breathing / Q000517:prevention & control; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D010154:Pakistan; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000502:physiology; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000628:therapy; D012913:Snoring / Q000517:prevention & control