SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARYNasal obstruction is one of the oldest and most common human complaints. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Mucociliary function is an important defense mechanism that protect the respiratory system against bacteria and other foreign particles. Nasal Mucociliary function is impaired in the majority of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate. In the present study we used both subjective symptoms and objective tests to assess the efficacy of radiofrequency energy, CO2 laser and partial turbinectomy in treatment of nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The study was subjected to thirty patients from the patients of the out patients clinic that complaining from chronic nasal obstruction attributed to inferior turbinate hypertrophy.The thirty patients were divided into three groups. Each group was subjected to a type of surgical treatment. All patients were subjected to full history taking and preoperative examinations including : Local nasal examinations. Endoscopic examination of thenose and nasopharynx. Evaluation of mucociliary functions by saccharin test. Rhinomanometric evaluation of nasal obstruction. CT sinus view. the results of the radiofrequency tissue ablation were satisfactory and had a very mild effect on the mucociliary function. Laser turbinectomy is an effective method for treatment of nasal obstruction but it has a very harmful effect on nasal mucociliary function. The effect of partial turbinectomy on mucociliary function of the nose was midway between that of the laser and the radiofrequency, however the incidence of postoperative heamorrhage was high and may reach up to 40% of the cases, and at some instances it might be life threatening.SUMMARY