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Several nasal dilators are currently commercially available, and can be applied endonasally (Airmax°, Nozovent and Nasanita°) or externally (Breath Right°). An objective comparison between these dilators has not been made so far, and would help the clinicians to advise the use of any of these dilators. From clinical experience, endonasal dilators are well supported and improve breathing better than the external dilators
Several nasal dilators are currently commercially available, and can be applied endonasally (Airmax°, Nozovent and Nasanita°) or externally (Breath Right°). An objective comparison between these dilators has not been made so far,
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Nozovent | Active Comparator | Nasal Dilator |
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| Nasanita | Active Comparator | Nasal Dilator |
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| Breath Right | Active Comparator | Nasal Dilator |
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| Airmax | Active Comparator | Nasal Dilator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Nasal dilator Nasanita | Device | Nasal Dilator |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Peak Nasal Inflammatory Flow | Change in Peak Nasal Inflammatory Flow between the 4 different dilators | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| preference | Patients' preference of 2 out of 4 dilators tested at baseline for a trial period of 4 week duration. | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| surgery | Patients' preference to continue to use the preferred dilator after the 4 weeks' trial period or choice to undergo surgery after one month of usage of the preferred dilator. | 4 weeks |
| reasons of choice |
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with nasal obstruction due to external nasal valve problems and with positive Cottle sign.
Age > 18 and < 60 years. Ability to give reliable information and written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with nasal obstruction due to other endonasal anatomic deformities besides external nasal valve dysfunction.
Patients with rhinosinusitis and/or nasal polyps evaluated by nasal endoscopy. Patients with chronic lower airway disease like severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis and/or other conditions that interfere with the generation of a reliable Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) result.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Peter Hellings, Prof Dr | UZ Leuven | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UZ Leuven | Leuven | Vlaams-Brabant | 3000 | Belgium |
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| Nasal dilator Nozovent | Device |
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| Nasal dilator Breath Right | Device |
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| Nasal dilator Airmax | Device |
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Specific reasons for the choice of the two dilators at baseline (functional vs aesthetic) at baseline
| 4 weeks |