Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, RN, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, researcher, and leading expert in nasal function, airway health, and further developments in 4-phase rhinomanometry, pioneering functional rhinology, nasal resistance as a fifth vital sign, and flow-based dentistry and orthodontics. With over 30 years in clinical practice, medical devices, and critical care-including service as a U.S. Air Reserves Force Flight Nurse-she has developed innovative diagnostic tools, algorithms, and methods to advance nasal flow and function analysis and further develop airway AI. As Vice President of GM Instruments, Ltd., and a respected educator and professor, she has authored key publications on airway function, sleep medicine, and nasal health, including the My Little Nose children's series. Recognized with numerous awards, including a National Science Foundation honor, she continues to drive innovation in airway diagnostics and early intervention.
""A new ""must read"" book in medical/dental sleep medicine. In my opinion, this is much more applicable to the healthcare provider than ""Breathe"" by James Nestor. Dr. Davidson, an intl expert in nasal 4-phase rhinomanometry, makes it fun, smooth, and so applicable to all providers in what they should grasp and look out for in preparation for the various treatment modalities."" -DR. DAVID FEDERICI, DMD, D-ABDSM, Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and Owner of Federici Dental ""Research shows that nasal breathing is paramount to restorative sleep and optimal health. From years of research and clinical experience, Dr. Karen Parker Davidson engages the reader while bridging the gap between breathing, sleep medicine, and total health. She eloquently simplifies anatomy and physiology and provides a comprehensive explanation of nasal function and breathing. With humor and candor, she provides insight on how to navigate the healthcare system while instilling in our knowledge and confidence to become greater advocates for our health and the health of our loved ones."" -KELLEY RICHARDSON, author of The Very Stuffy Nose children's book and founder of SuperBreathers.com ""Hooray for the book. If you're interested in learning how to transform your approach to medicine this book is a must-read! It will help you be successful in your health journey, from how to get reimbursement, why breathing matters, and how to help your breathing so you feel, look and function at your highest potential. Mouth taping...move aside and learn the WHOLE package! This book is for both professionals and patients. Dr. Davidson is a legend in the world of insurance, healthcare, and breathing. She changed the way I and my team practice. Her knowledge continues to impact patients daily. I am forever grateful to her for her mind, and mentorsship."" -LAURA DRIESSEN WALLS, M.S. CCC-SLP, owner of Innovative Therapy 4 Kids Inc.and Innovative Oral Solutions Inc. ""Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, RN is a true expert and has an amazing passion for training and education of professionals and parents/patients who have improper nasal function. It is so important for young children to quietly breathe through their nose both day and night and NOT SNORE. This book covers many facets and dives deep into subjects that usually are not discussed, especially in a book for the consumer. This book is not only for the consumer, but any professional interested in their patient's breathing, airway, and nasal function. ""The Nose Knows"" is an area that Karen is very passionate about. Objective testing of nasal function and nasal resistance is an important aspect of many specialties in medicine and dentistry. When Karen and I met, I was so impressed by her knowledge and scientific approach to the importance of objectively measuring nasal breathing and how it affects a child's total growth and development. I highly recommend that everyone read this book and then read it many more times as you will absorb much more information and become educated in the world of THE NOSE"". -WILLIAM E. HARRELL, JR, DMD, C.DSM, Board Certified Orthodontist (ABO) Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine, owner of Harrell Orthodontics and Associate Professor