Comparison between rhinometric variables and nasal airing in children with mouth breathing

Purpose: to analyze the correlation between values of nasal aeration and geometry cavities, before after cleansing in children with mouth breathing. Methods: 20 aged 4 12 years old were chosen. The questionnaire Identification Index Signs Symptoms Oral breathing was applied patency assessed by aeration, through Altmann graded mirror, measured acoustic rhinometry. After massage, same measurements procedures performed. Group normality analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk test considering hypothesis normal distribution whenever p>0.05. Spearman’s variables (p<0.05). Results: there a strong significant corresponding cross-sectional area front inferior turbinate (CSA2) left cavity cleansing. There no correlations other rhinometric variables. Conclusion: anterior portion turbinates, massage technique, children. differences when correlated