Exploring the Link Between Resilience and Disease Severity in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Background Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) significantly affects patients' quality of life, impacting both physical and psychological well-being. This study investigated the potential role of resilience in coping with CRSwNP and its relationship to disease severity and cellular proliferation. Methodology Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, 30 patients diagnosed with CRSwNP were enrolled in a study at Cardiomed Hospital in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Resilience was assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), while disease severity was evaluated through patient-reported outcomes (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22)) and objective measures (Lund-Mackay score). Ki-67 expression was analyzed as a marker of cellular proliferation within nasal polyps. Results No significant correlation was observed between resilience and either SNOT-22 scores or Ki-67 expression. However, a strong positive correlation was found between SNOT-22 scores and Lund-Mackay scores, indicating that patients with more severe symptoms also exhibited greater objective disease burden. In addition, a moderate positive correlation was identified between Ki-67 expression and Lund-Mackay scores, suggesting a potential link between cellular proliferation and disease severity. Conclusion These findings suggest that resilience may not directly influence symptom severity or cellular proliferation in CRSwNP. Further research with larger sample sizes and longitudinal designs is needed to elucidate the complex interplay between resilience, disease pathophysiology, and patient outcomes in CRSwNP. This will ultimately inform the development of more targeted and effective interventions to improve the quality of life for individuals with this chronic condition.