Do patients with chronic rhinosinusitis benefit from consultation with an ENT-doctor?

Bibi Lange, Trine Thilsing, Jesper Baelum, Ole F Pedersen, René Holst, Anette D Kjeldsen

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review

Abstract

CONCLUSION: By consulting an ENT-doctor, patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), in the general population, receive disease information and adjustment of treatment which can improve disease-specific Quality-of-Life and may improve objective measurements.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to follow persons with clinical diagnosed CRS from the general population, to evaluate their benefit from consultation with an ENT-doctor in terms of severity of symptoms and Quality-of-Life.

METHODS: As part of a trans-European study, selected respondents to a survey questionnaire were invited for a clinical visit. Based on the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps, persons were diagnosed with CRS and followed for 2 years. Quality-of-Life was measured using the Sino Nasal Outcome Test 22 and European Quality-of-Life - 5 Dimensions. Clinical examination included rhinoscopy, acoustic rhinometry, peak nasal inspiratory flow, smell test, and skin prick test.

RESULTS: Out of 91 persons with CRS, only 42% had previously consulted an ENT-doctor, and 51% were in current treatment for CRS. Most patients were advised medical treatment and 20% underwent surgery. Disease-specific Quality-of-Life, peak nasal inspiratory flow, olfactory function, and the nasal volume significantly increased over the 2-year period.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftActa Oto-Laryngologica
Vol/bind135
Udgave nummer7
Sider (fra-til)706-712
ISSN0001-6489
DOI
StatusUdgivet - jul. 2015

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