rhinomanometry

rhinomanometry
1. The use of a rhinomanometer. 2. The study and measurement of nasal air flow and pressures.

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rhi·no·ma·nom·e·try (ri″no-mə-nomґə-tre) measurement of the airflow and pressure within the nose during respiration; nasal resistance or obstruction can be calculated from the data obtained.

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