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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, and rhinosinusitis, are prevalent conditions with significant negative effects.
  • These sinonasal diseases impose a considerable burden on patients' quality of life and incur high societal costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the established evidence of the impact of rhinitis and rhinosinusitis.
  • To emphasize the need for increased political, financial, and public support for research and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on the impact of sinonasal diseases.
  • Analysis of the societal and patient-level costs associated with these conditions.

Main Results:

  • Robust evidence demonstrates severe impacts on quality of life for patients with rhinitis and rhinosinusitis.
  • Significant economic costs are associated with these diseases, affecting society.

Conclusions:

  • Despite clear evidence, there is a persistent challenge in securing adequate attention and resources for rhinitis and rhinosinusitis.
  • Greater advocacy and investment are necessary for disease prevention and management of sequelae.