10/13/2026
Pull your cheeks like this. Did your breathing suddenly get easier? 👃
That’s the Cottle maneuver, something I perform during an exam to evaluate the valves of the nose. We have two, and this helps tell which one may be causing your breathing issues.
By lifting the side of the nose, we’re supporting the structure and opening the nasal passage to let more air in. It only evaluates the outer structure of the nose, so it’s one piece of the full picture.
Dr Carlo Honrado, Cottle maneuver, nasal valve, nasal breathing, nasal obstruction, functional rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgeon, Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon