Abstract
P167
Objectives: To evaluate the dynamic behavior of inferior turbinates in children by acoustic rhinometry.
Methods: Sixteen patients had been evaluated, aged 2 to 11 years old (mean, 9.25), 9 female (56.25%) and 7 male (43.75%) volunteers between April and July 2003. The patients were submitted to acoustic rhinometry for 3 hours, 30 minutes each.
Results: All evaluated children had presence of nasal cycle, 5 in a classic pattern (31.25%), 3 in concert pattern (18.75%), and 8 in an irregular pattern (50%).
Conclusion: In this study, it was possible to conclude that children may show nasal cycle in similar patterns as shown in adult.