A Study of the Effect of Nasal Hair on Nasal Obstruction

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the subjective and objective effects that nasal hair has on nasal obstruction. Many studies have been performed measuring and describing the impact of a number of factors on symptoms of nasal obstruction, including anatomical, neoplastic, infectious, and inflammatory causes. Despite this scrutiny, no attention has been paid to the nasal hairs as a potential anatomical contributor to nasal obstruction. .

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

This study has been completed

Inclusion Criteria

Presence of nasal vibrissae (nose hairs)
Able to tolerate rhinomanometry

Exclusion Criteria

Anatomical or other obvious cause of obstruction
Claustrophobia with rhinomanometry mask

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Grant Hamilton, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Grant Hamilton, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

More information

Publications

Large particles entering the nose are collected by nasal hair present in the anterior nares. Increased hair density provides an improvement in the filtering efficiency of the nose, while reduced amounts of nasal hair cause a decrease in its efficiency. The amount of nasal hair can vary between individuals, which can make a difference in the filtering efficiency of the nose. Reduced filter function of the nose leads to increased exposure of the airways to allergens. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of nasal hair density on the risk of developing asthma in seasonal rhinitis (SR) patients. Read More on PubMed

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