The Science of Nasal Breathing (w/Dr. Karen Parker Davidson) [Ep.54]

Don’t miss this amazing discussion with Dr. Karen Parker Davidson on all things nasal breathing.  We discuss:How Karen became so passionate about nasal function and rhinomanometry.The role of the dentist and orthodontist in evaluating nasal function and its implications on growth, development, and overall health and well-being.The many critical functions of the nose and why nasal breathing is such a big deal.Why we should think of our nose as a reactive organ.The history and evolution of rhinomanometry, including the relationship between Drs. Claus Vogt and Dr. Christian Guilleminault.The clinical applications of rhinomanometry.How Bernoulli’s Principle relates to nasal respiration and the critical role the nasal valve plays in this process.Why a certain amount of nasal resistance is necessary for proper breathingThe difference between static and dynamic measurements for analyzing nasal breathing.Why academia does not teach physicians, nurses, and dentists about nasal breathing and rhinomanometry.What functional rhinology is and how it can help us determine who suffers from nasal resistance.What rhinopathia nocturnia (‘sleep nose’) is and how it can lead to airway disease.The flaws with the current medical model and how that translates to a reactive approach to breathing issues.What the US health system can learn from the Taiwanese health system.The case for having a 4-phase rhinomanometer in every primary care physician and dentist’s office.The importance of looking at the Weber-Fichner Law to evaluate the psycho-physics of breathing.The impact of even a few mm of orthodontic change on airflow and nasal passageway resistance.How the physics of breathing tells us that OSA is not an issue of tube collapse.Whether tooth positioners like Myobrace can cause a decrease in nasal resistance.The role that the strength of the lateral nasal walls plays in airway resistance.Which OTC nasal spray works best for patients with inflamed nasal membranes.The role that AI can play in helping analyze the data obtained from rhinomanometry.  The reasons why many clinicians are resistant to incorporating this technology into their practices.The four genes that play a critical role in the width and shape of the face.What we see as the future for the science of nasal breathing and how it will be used in everyday clinical practice.LINKS:-VISIT OUR EPISODE SPONSOR – Retainers for Life!  Visit www.AfterOrthoRevenue.com and use code ‘DOC2024’ to get $2500 off your enrollment fee!-Karen’s new book - https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Through-Your-Nose-Dont/dp/B0CLNDL7RT?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER-Dr. Mike’s email: [email protected]’s email: [email protected] Karen on Instagram: @_thenoseknows