EFFICACY OF NASAL BREATHING IN PATIENTS AND ENDOSCOPISTS DURING TRANSNASAL ENDOSCOPY

Abstract

Previous studies have indicated that the success of transnasal endoscopy depends on factors such as scope diameter, nasal pretreatment, nasal meatus selection, and the endoscopistʼs skill. However, whether the breathing method affects transnasal endoscopy remains unclear. Our recent research has revealed that nasal breathing is more effective than oral breathing when conducting and undergoing transnasal endoscopy. In this article, we explain the breathing method during transnasal endoscopy.