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.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• Although we found that fusion improves the results of surgical decompression, we did not advise its routine use. Only in selected cases should decompression be combined with fusion. Furthermore, we believe that fusion should not be used in old people with degenerative stenosis. This is because, in these elderly patients, there is more intrinsic stability in the spine and we advise decompression alone, being the most important factor in relieving symptoms and that the addition of a spinal fusion would increase the postoperative morbidity.• We found that, the patient’s self rating of his or her own health is a very important prognostic factor. A single simple question can be asked: “how would you rate your health?”. We advise to incorporate this item of self-rating to any scoring system used for evaluating surgical outcome. This is because satisfaction with surgery, is correlated highly with improvement in the symptom severity and physical function. Satisfaction reflects patient’s evaluation of health changes and is influenced by preoperative expectations. Therefore, it reflects the importance of changes to patients and allows definition of clinically important differences.• We found that the following factors will improve the surgical outcome:- Young age.- Short duration of preoperative pain.- Spinal stenosis associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis.- Single-level decompression.Spinal fusion associated with decompressio