Role of inferior turbinate reduction in the quality of life of patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis

ConclusionBITR in the setting of ESS for CRS is not associated with significant incremental improvement in overall QoL vs ESS alone. However, BITR in polyp and primary surgery patients undergoing ESS appears to offer a significant incremental improvement in nasal congestion/blockage symptoms compared with ESS alone. Future studies are warranted to better corroborate these findings.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - June 19, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ethan Soudry, Jess Mace, Timothy L. Smith, Peter H. Hwang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research