Ossicle/Nose and Paranasal Sinuses/Nasal Valve Prolapse

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The Internal Nasal Valve is that part between the upper lateral cartilage and the septum. If the nasal valve is too narrow on inspiration, patients suffer from poor respiration. Surgery with internally placed spreader grafts can correct the narrowed nasal valve.