Asthma in Rhinosinusitis: A Survey from Iran

Area of Science:

• Respiratory Medicine
• Epidemiology

Background:

• Asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) frequently coexist, impacting patient quality of life.
• The study investigated the prevalence of asthma in CRS patients in Mashhad, Northeast Iran.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence of asthma in patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis.
• To assess the diagnostic gap for asthma in CRS patients.

Main Methods:

• A 12-month study involving 153 chronic rhinosinusitis patients from two university hospitals.
• Patients were referred for specialist asthma evaluation.

Main Results:

• The prevalence of asthma among CRS patients was 41.8%, significantly higher than the regional general population prevalence of 13.5%.
• A majority of CRS patients (63.4%) had the polypoid form of CRS.
• The mean age of participants was 40.54 years, with 41.8% males.

Conclusions:

• A significant proportion of chronic rhinosinusitis patients have undiagnosed asthma.
• Prompt diagnosis and treatment of asthma in CRS patients are crucial for improving quality of life.
• Further research and lower airway evaluation in CRS patients are recommended.