TABLE 1.
Comparison of measurements before and after foam application (n = 30)
| Measurement | Before foam (mean ± SD) | After foam (mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|
| f Threshold | 6.6 ± 2.8 a | 4.1 ± 2.9 a |
| c Threshold | 5.8 ± 2.6 | 5.7 ± 2.7 |
| CST | 20.0 ± 3.0 b | 17.6 ± 4.1 b |
| f SNP | 72.4 ± 22.1 | 60.4 ± 28.1 |
| c SNP | 69.6 ± 22.5 | 73.0 ± 18.1 |
| f PNIF (L/min) | 92.2 ± 28.8 | 84.0 ± 32.4 |
a
Significantly different pairs: p < 0.0001.
b
Significantly different pairs: p = 0.0008.
CST = candy smell test; c = contralateral side; f = foamed side; PNIF = peak nasal inspiratory flow; SNP = subjective nasal patency.