1 Introduction The nasal valve is defined as the flow-limiting segment of the nasal airway, located at the triangular aperture between the upper lateral cartilage and the septum. The angle formed by these two structures ranges from 10 to 15…
1 Introduction It is widely accepted that particular mouth and tongue positions affect patency of the upper airway. Specifically, mouth opening is believed to decrease the cross-sectional area, whereas tongue protrusion is believed to increase the dimensions of the upper…
Consideration of the complex relationship between sites of airway obstruction is paramount to choosing the correct surgical approach to treatment. Selecting patients who are likely to respond to surgery necessitates preoperative evaluation of individual patient anatomy. Lingual tonsil hypertrophy (LTH)…