Nasal obstruction is a common complaint prompting presentation to an otolaryngologist. Many
studies have been performed quantifying and describing the impact of a number of factors on
symptoms of nasal obstruction, including anatomical, neoplastic, infectious, and inflammatory
causes. Despite this scrutiny, no attention has been paid to the nasal vibrissae as a
potential anatomical contributor to nasal obstruction. The proposed study intends to
elucidate that contribution, if any exists.