: Hold a cold metal surface (like a tongue depressor) under the nose to compare misting patterns. 3. Anterior Rhinoscopy (Inside the Nose)
: Observe from the front and side for asymmetry, skin lesions (like basal cell carcinoma), or deformities. Nose Exam
: A tool (e.g., Thudichum ) used to widen nostrils for better visualization. : Hold a cold metal surface (like a
: Feel the nasal bones and cartilage for tenderness or irregularities suggestive of a fracture. 2. Nasal Patency (Airflow) skin lesions (like basal cell carcinoma)
: Occlude one nostril and ask the patient to inhale; repeat on the other side.