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Spirometry as an objective tool for nasal patency

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Spirometry can be used as an objective tool for measuring nasal patency. it is sensitive, easy to perform, comfortable to patient The only limitation being that it only can be done in institution.

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  1. Department of E. N. T., Grant Medical College, Byculla, Mumbai, 400008, India

    Smita K. Nagle (Associate professor) & Rajendra S. Kelkar (Senior resident)

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Nagle, S.K., Kelkar, R.S. Spirometry as an objective tool for nasal patency. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 59, 41–42 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-007-0010-9

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