The external nasal valve exists at the level of the inner nostril. 外鼻阀位于鼻孔内侧面。
The external nasal valve is an occasional site of obstruction in rhinoplasty patients, particularly in secondary patients with a pinched alae deformity. 在鼻整形病人中偶见因外鼻阀的原因引起鼻阻塞,特别是在那些鼻尖夹捏畸形修复的病例中。