Author:
Wei Jing,He Xuan,Yang Qing,Gu Qifei,Zhang Xiaodan,Sui Xue,Zhou Rui,Feng Wei
Abstract
AbstractTo study the characteristics of nasal airflow in the presence of nasal cycle by computational fluid dynamics. CT scan data of a healthy Chinese individual was used to construct a three-dimensional model of the nasal cavity to be used as simulation domain. A sinusoidal airflow velocity is set at the nasal cavity entrance to reproduce the breathing pattern of a healthy human. There was a significant difference in the cross-sectional area between the two sides of the nasal cavity. Particularly, the decongested side is characterized by a larger cross-section area, and consequently, by a larger volume with respect to the congested side. The airflow velocity, pressure, and nasal resistance were higher on the congested narrow side. The temperature regulation ability on the congested narrow side was stronger than that on the decongested wider side. During the nasal cycle, there are differences in the nasal cavity function between the congested and decongested sides. Therefore, when evaluating the impact of various factors on nasal cavity function, the nasal cycle should be considered.
Funder
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with Funds
High-level Construction Discipline of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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