EVALUATION OF CORRELATION OF MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SINONASAL SYMPTOMS USING SNOT-22 SCORE

Dr. Rohan S. Navelkar; Dr. Vidya Rokade

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

EVALUATION OF CORRELATION OF MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SINONASAL SYMPTOMS USING SNOT-22 SCORE

Dr. Rohan S. Navelkar, Dr. Vidya Rokade

Abstract :

Background:Nasal obstruction is the most common nasal complaint and septal deviation is considered the predominant cause.The occurrence of nasal congestion in patients with rhinosinusitis is between 66–70%Health–related quality of life questionnaires are among the latest tools for assessing sinonasal symptoms. The SNOT–22 is a disease–specific, quality–of–life–related measure of sinonasal function.. Objective:Our primary objective was to analyze the SNOT–22 score in an OPD setup in all patients presenting with sinonasal symptoms and to find any correlation of SNOT–22 score grading & management required for these patients. Setting:Tertiary referral centre and hospital. Patients: This is a prospective study of 50 patients in the age group of10 to 60 years with sinonasal symptoms over a span of 2 months.SNOT–22 questionnaire was used assess the nasal symptoms and was interpreted as Mild, moderate, severe based on the total score. management was correlated with the SNOT–22 Score. Results:The chief presenting complaint was Nasal obstruction in 35 (70%) patients.It was found that 60.7 patients with a deviated nasal septum were advised surgery. However, none of these patients had a severe SNOT–22 score. Conclusion:In our study, the patients requiring surgical management had a mild or moderate SNOT–22 score because only one of the symptoms were severe. grading of the SNOT–22 Score is not an indicator in deciding surgical management of the patients with sinonasal symptoms