Rhinomanometry

Anterior Rhinomanometry is accepted as the standardised test for measuring nasal airway resistance and assessing the patency of the nose. Generally, nasal resistance is caused by two factors: anatomical structure of the nasal passageway or inflammation such as allergic rhinitis.

Anterior Rhinomanometry is very quick and completely painless. You will be instructed to sit upright in a chair and place 2 solid plastic cones below each nostril then breathe in and out gently at rest whilst the computer takes accurate measurements of flowrates. After approximately 20 seconds you will then be instructed to swap the cones under each nostril and repeat the same manoeuvre.