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B Lange1, T Thilsing2, J Baelum2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Objectives:
To determine the Sinonasal Outcome Test 22 (SNOT 22) score in persons without chronic rhinosinusitis.
Design And Setting:
As part of a trans-European study selected, respondents to a survey questionnaire were invited for a clinical visit. Subjective symptoms and rhinoscopy were used for the clinical diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis according to EPOS.
Participants:
A total of 366 persons participated at the clinical visit and of these 268 did not have chronic rhinosinusitis. All participants completed the SNOT 22.
Main Outcome Measures:
The SNOT 22.
Results:
The SNOT 22 score ranged from 0 to 67 with a mean score of 10.5 (CI: 9.1-11.9) and the median score was 7. Persons with allergic rhinitis and blue-collar workers had a significant higher score.
Conclusion:
The median value of 7 is taken as the normal SNOT 22 score in persons without CRS and can be used as a reference in clinical settings and research. Allergic rhinitis and occupation affect SNOT 22 in persons without CRS.
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