Importance to question sinonasal symptoms and to perform rhinoscopy and rhinomanometry in cystic fibrosis patients

ConclusionsAmong SNOT‐20 scores the PNS subscore is related to rhinoscopically detected polyposis and sinonasal secretion. Therefore, we recommend including short questions regarding PNS into CF‐routine care. At the same time our results show that a high inspiratory airflow is not associated with a good sensation of nasal patency. Altogether, rhinomanometry is not required within routine CF‐care, but it can be interesting as an outcome parameter within clinical trials. Pediatr Pulmonol. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Pediatric Pulmonology - November 29, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: J.M. Bock, M. Schien, C. Fischer, L. Naehrlich, M. Kaeding, O. Guntinas ‐Lichius, A. Gerber, C. Arnold, J.G. Mainz Tags: Original Article: Cystic Fibrosis Source Type: research