Richard Louis Voegels

• Abstract

  The main cause of mortality in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is the decline in lung function, related to recurrent respiratory infection. Although sinus involvement is rarely related to disease mortality directly, chronic rhinosinusitis leads to significant morbidity and contributes to the pathophysiology of lung disease. In CF, the nose and paranasal sinuses may represent a reservoi…

  Analysis of the sinusal microbiome of patients with cystic fibrosis, AP.R

• Abstract

  The perception of sufficient airflow through the nasal cavity is a complex issue. Many factors, such as the inspiratory airflow rate, anatomic features and, the stimulation of thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors on nasal wall, may affect the sensation of unobstructed breathing. In the clinical practice, it is usually difficult to quantify the role each factor plays in the patient's compl…

  Rhinomanometry using computational fluid dynamics, AP.R

• Abstract

  Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa, characterized by symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, itching, sneezing and hyposmia. Up to 47% of the brazilian population might experience symptoms of rhinitis annum. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been tested in the treatment of rhinitis, improving symptoms as rhinorrhea. Mucociliary transport (MCT), the main prima…

  Effect of botulinum toxin type A on nasal mucociliary transport in rabbits, AP.R

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