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For Uniflow, flow settings of 30 (U30), 40 (U40), and 50 (U50) L\/min were tested. In the Biflow, inspiratory flow rates were matched to the Uniflow settings, while expiratory flow rates varied from 10 to 30 L\/min. The sequence of each flow (Uniflow vs. Biflow) was randomized and each flow setting was maintained for 3 min. Physiologic parameters, nasopharyngeal pressure-time product (N-PTP) as an energy cost proxy, end-expiratory lung impedance (EELI), and participant comfort were assessed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Uniflow decreased respiratory rate and elongated expiratory time compared to natural breathing. However, these effects were less pronounced during Biflow. Compared with the Uniflow, both expiratory and inspiratory N-PTP were lower during the Biflow. Transcutaneous CO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      was lower during the Biflow compared with natural breathing or Uniflow. EELI did not differ between modes. All participants completed the study protocol without side effects.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In healthy participants, compared with the conventional HFNC (Uniflow), Biflow showed less interference with the natural respiratory cycle of the participants. 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