Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Airway Obstruction

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作者
Riechelmann, H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Klin HNO Heilkunde, Anichstr 35, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
来源
INFORMATIONEN AUS ORTHODONTIE UND KIEFERORTHOPAEDIE | 2009年 / 41卷 / 04期
关键词
mouth breathing; adenotonsillar hypertrophy; allergic rhinitis; nasal septal deviation; rhinosinusitis; facial development;
D O I
10.1055/s-0030-1247231
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
Chronic mouth breathing is frequently due to upper airway obstruction. Chronic nasal obstruction may occur at any age and affects approximately 10% of the population in Western countries. Nasal obstruction leads to pathologic mouth breathing, which in turn has various negative consequences for facial growth. Moreover, chronic mouth breathing interferes with modern orthodontic treatment. In most cases, mouth breathing due to upper airway obstruction can be successfully treated.
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页码:237 / 243
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