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Autonomic nervous system evaluation using heart rate variability parameters in vasomotor rhinitis patients
Yusuf Vayisoglu1, Cengiz Ozcan, Hasan Pekdemir
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|October 20, 2006
Summary
Patients with vasomotor rhinitis show significant autonomic nervous system abnormalities, specifically a hyperactive parasympathetic nervous system, indicated by heart rate variability (HRV) changes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Vasomotor rhinitis (VMR) is a chronic nasal condition.
- Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction is implicated in various chronic conditions.
- Heart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive measure of ANS activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate ANS function in VMR patients.
- To analyze HRV parameters in VMR patients compared to healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Compared HRV parameters (SDANN, SDNN, SDNN index, RMSSD, pNN50, triangular index) between 26 VMR patients and 25 controls.
- Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant differences.
Main Results:
- VMR patients exhibited statistically significant decreases in SDANN and SDNN index.
- A significant decrease in rMSSD and pNN50 was observed in VMR patients, indicating parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) hyperactivation.
- SDNN and triangular index also decreased, though not significantly.
Conclusions:
- VMR patients may have ANS abnormalities.
- Evidence suggests a hyperactive PNS in individuals with VMR.
- HRV analysis provides insights into the pathophysiology of VMR.
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