Rhinomanometry
Rhinomanometry is a non-invasive test that measures how easily air flows through your nose when you breathe. It helps doctors assess nasal airway resistance, which means how much effort it takes to breathe through your nose. Think of it as a way to check if your nose is functioning like a clear tunnel—or if it’s more like a narrow, blocked pipe.
Rhinomanometry can help if you:
Feel congested or have trouble breathing through your nose
Have allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or allergies
A deviated septum from previous trauma or a sports injury
Suffer from snoring or sleep apnea
Individuals who want to optimize their breathing during sports or workouts
A small device is placed in front of your nose and all you have to do is breathe in and out through your nose.
The machine measures:
How much air moves through your nose
How much pressure it takes to breathe in and out
It takes only a few minutes and is painless, safe, and doesn’t require any preparation.
This test can help diagnose or monitor:
Chronic nasal obstruction
Deviated nasal septum
Allergic or non-allergic rhinitis
Enlarged turbinates
Nasal valve collapse
Nasal polyps
Post-surgical nasal function
Your results are available right away and help your doctor:
Decide if treatment is needed.
Track how well your nose is responding to treatments.
Plan or evaluate surgery outcomes.
Understand if your nasal breathing affects your sleep or exercise.
Yes. Rhinomanometry is completely safe and non-invasive for both adults and children.
If you're experiencing nasal obstruction, congestion, or breathing difficulties, consider discussing a Rhinomanometry test with Dr Jason Yu. Conveniently located next to Redfern Station and within easy reach of Waterloo, Alexandria, Zetland, Erskineville, and Marrickville, precise diagnosis and clearer breathing could be closer than you think.
