title: Surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the nasal valves.
abstract: Nasal obstruction is known to be associated with a major decrease in disease-specific quality of life, and nasal valve dysfunction can play a considerable role in nasal airflow obstruction. Diagnosis and treatment of nasal valve dysfunction requires a thorough understanding of normal anatomy and function as well as pathophysiology of common abnormalities to properly treat the exact source of dysfunction. As the pathophysiology of the nasal valves has become better understood, surgery designed to treat its dysfunction has evolved. Here, we explore the progress we have made in treating the nasal valves, and the deficiencies we still face.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Avenue, Suite 7U, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: W Matthew
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Minas
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Constantinides
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000637:transplantation; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D019737:Transplants; D016896:Treatment Outcome