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Socioeconomic factors impact quality of life outcomes and olfactory measures in chronic rhinosinusitis
ConclusionsPreoperative olfactory function and postoperative quality of life (QOL) improvement were associated with metrics of socioeconomic status in patients with CRS electing ESS. The odds of experiencing a clinically meaningful QOL improvement were more than twice as likely for patients with the highest household income level compared to other income tiers. Further investigation is warranted to identify barriers to postoperative improvement.
Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - December 10, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Daniel M. Beswick, Jess C. Mace, Luke Rudmik, Zachary M. Soler, Jeremiah A. Alt, Kristine A. Smith, Kara Y. Detwiller, Timothy L. Smith Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

How often is sinus surgery performed for chronic rhinosinusitis with versus without nasal polyps?
CONCLUSION: Almost 30% of ESS were performed for CRSwNP, and these cases were, on average, more extensive, used more OR time, and more often used image guidance than surgeries for CRSsNP. The rate of surgery performed for CRSwNP varied based on geography, payer, and surgical volume, which indicted that patient selection impacted surgical management. PMID: 29336288 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - January 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ference EH, Suh JD, Tan BK, Smith SS Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research