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[Correlation between rhinosinusitis symptoms and objective sinus examinations].

Zheng Liu¹, Heng Wang, Xiang Lu

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China. zhengliuent@hotmail.com

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Summary

Chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms show poor correlation with objective sinus examinations. Both subjective symptoms and objective findings are crucial for assessing severity and guiding treatment in CRS patients.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Rhinosinusitis Research
Medical Imaging in ENT

Background:

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common condition affecting quality of life.
Objective measures like CT scans and endoscopy are used to assess CRS severity.
The correlation between patient-reported symptoms and objective findings in CRS remains an area of investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between patient-reported symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis and objective findings from sinus examinations.
To determine if symptom severity correlates with objective measures of disease extent.

Main Methods:

Prospective data from 75 CRS patients scheduled for surgery were retrospectively analyzed.
Preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans were graded using the Lund-Mackay scale.
Nasal endoscopy was performed and graded using the Lanza and Kennedy score.
Patient symptoms were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS).

Main Results:

A strong correlation was observed between CT scan and endoscopy scores (r = 0.88, P < 0.01).
Olfactory dysfunction severity correlated with disease severity on CT and endoscopy (r = 0.57, 0.53; P < 0.01).
Other CRS symptoms and overall symptom severity showed no significant correlation with objective measures (P > 0.05).
A weak correlation was found between VAS scores and CT findings (r = 0.26, P < 0.05), but not with endoscopy scores (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

Patient-reported symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis do not strongly correlate with objective examination findings.
Objective assessments (CT, endoscopy) and subjective symptom reporting are both essential for comprehensive CRS evaluation.
A combined approach considering both symptoms and objective data is necessary for appropriate treatment selection in CRS.