rhinomanometry /rhi·no·ma·nom·e·try/ (ri″no-mah-nom´ĕ-tre) measurement of the airflow and pressure within the nose during respiration; nasal resistance or obstruction can be calculated from the figures obtained.
rhinomanometry
rhi·no·ma·nom·e·try (r  n -m -n m  -tr )n. 1. The study and measurement of nasal airflow and pressures. 2. The use of a rhinomanometer. |
rhinomanometry
measurement of the air flow and pressure within the nose during respiration; nasal resistance or obstruction can be calculated from the figures obtained.
rhinomanometry
ENT A technique for evaluating nasal patency or obstruction, and airflow by simultaneously measuring transnasal pressure and airway resistance, and pressure-flow characteristics. Types–Anterior A pressure tap is inserted
into a sealed nostril. Posterior A face mask is combined with a pressure tap in the oral cavity or oropharynx; used to measure net bilateral airflow resistance. Unilateral posterior One nostril is taped during the procedure. Cf Acoustic
rhino(mano)metry, Nasal airway resistance.
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