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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Characteristics of peak nasal inspiratory flow on high school students with rhinosinusitis in denpasar
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Sari Wulan Dwi Sutanegara
Abstract
Background: The score of nasal obstruction is one parameter used to assess nasal obstruction. Examination with peak nasal inspiratory flow meter is the most practical examination, easy to carry, without any risk and has quick results. Objective: To understand the characteristics of nasal obstruction based on the examination of peak nasal inspiratory flow meters in rhinosinusitis patients. Methods: This study is a descriptive study using a cross-sectional design to understand the characteristics of patients with rhinosinusitis and assess the level of nasal obstruction in high school students with rhinosinusitis based on PNIF examination. Result: The degree of nasal obstruction in rhinosinusitis patients in this study was a mild degree of 41 students or 67.2% with the mean PNIF value of 87.05 L/min, a moderate degree of 20 students or 32.8% with the mean PNIF value of 61.5 L/min and there was no severe degree nose obstruction. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there are nasal obstructions in patients with rhinosinusitis.
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Pages:13-15
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Sari Wulan Dwi Sutanegara "Characteristics of peak nasal inspiratory flow on high school students with rhinosinusitis in denpasar ". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 13-15
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