Nasal congestion: the solution to nasal congestion
Nasal congestion is a condition that can be seen in anyone. Use the following assessment to evaluate whether a solution to nasal congestion is needed, whether your obstruction is natural, and whether it requires treatment:
Nasal Congestion Assessment Scale
NOSE * (Nasal Obstruction Symptoms Evaluation Scale) is the most widely used nasal obstruction assessment in the world. Very simple. How is it interpreted? You give each question between 0 and 4 points. Your total NOSE score It turns out between 0 and 20. You multiply the resulting score by 5 and calculate how many percent nasal congestion you have. For example. Someone who gives 4 points to all questions gets 20, which is %100 tıkanıklığa coincides. The more the blockage is your quality of life lower means: it may be helpful to consult a doctor.
* NOSE (Nasal Obstruction Symptoms Evaluation) Scale
* Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale: Stewart MG, Witsell DL, Smith TL, Weaver EM, Yueh B, Hannley MT (2004) Development and validation of the nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) scale. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 130 (2): 157--163