Gotlib Tomasz, Samoliński Bolesław, Arcimowicz Magdalena
Samodzielna Pracownia Profilaktyki Zagrozeń Srodowiskowych Wydziału Nauki o Zdrowiu AM, Katedra i Klinika Otolaryngologii AM w Warszawie.
Otolaryngol Pol. 2002;56(4):421-5.
The nasal cycle is classically defined as rhythmic, alternating side to side fluctuation in nasal airflow. It is known to be regulated by autonomic nervous system probably from the centres located in brainstem. Its classical form requires identical periods and equal amplitude of patency changes, with the total airflow remaining unchanged. This pattern was previously shown to occur in 75% healthy adults. In more recent studies is has been shown that spontaneous changes in nasal patency are in most cases of more irregular pattern. This article describes methods of detection, classification, current views on the role of the cycle.
鼻周期传统上被定义为鼻气流中节律性的、左右交替的波动。已知它可能由位于脑干的中枢自主神经系统调节。其经典形式要求通畅性变化的周期相同且幅度相等，总气流保持不变。先前的研究表明，这种模式在75%的健康成年人中出现。在最近的研究中发现，在大多数情况下，鼻通畅性的自发变化模式更为不规则。本文描述了鼻周期的检测方法、分类以及关于其作用的当前观点。
