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  • Otolaryngology
  • Rhinology
  • Auditory Science

Background:

  • Nasal airway patency is recognized as crucial for maintaining healthy ear function.
  • Sinonasal conditions, particularly polyposis, may influence middle ear and eustachian tube (ET) performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sinonasal polyposis on middle ear and ET functionality.
  • To compare ET function in patients with polyposis, non-polyposis nasal obstruction, and healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • Enrolled 44 individuals with polyposis, 23 with non-polyposis nasal obstruction, and 23 healthy controls.
  • Collected demographic, clinical, and imaging data.
  • Performed eustachian tube function tests and audiologic assessments.

Main Results:

  • The polyposis group showed significantly higher rates of hearing loss, flat tympanograms, and abnormal Toynbee and Valsalva tests.
  • Prevalence of allergy and purulent nasal discharge were significantly elevated in the polyposis group.
  • Regression analysis indicated infection and allergy play a greater role in ET dysfunction than nasal obstruction itself.

Conclusions:

  • Sinonasal polyposis can negatively affect eustachian tube function.
  • The detrimental effect is likely mediated by increased risks of infection and allergic responses, not solely by physical obstruction.
  • Understanding these associations is vital for managing both sinonasal and otologic health.