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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

Associations between Unconventional Natural Gas Development and Nasal and Sinus, Migraine Headache, and Fatigue Symptoms in Pennsylvania
Conclusions: This study provides evidence that UNGD is associated with nasal and sinus, migraine headache, and fatigue symptoms in a general population representative sample. Citation: Tustin AW, Hirsch AG, Rasmussen SG, Casey JA, Bandeen-Roche K, Schwartz BS. 2017. Associations between unconventional natural gas development and nasal and sinus, migraine headache, and fatigue symptoms in Pennsylvania. Environ Health Perspect 125:189–197; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP281 Address correspondence to B.S. Schwartz, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St., Room W7041, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA. Teleph...
Source: EHP Research - February 1, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Web Admin Tags: Research Articles February 2017 Source Type: research

Adjunctive traditional Chinese medicine therapy for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: a population‐based study
ConclusionOur investigation found that 29% of CRS patients used TCM in addition to Western medical treatment. A lower proportion of patients in the TCM group underwent ESS compared with that in the non‐TCM group. These findings may be of value in further studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of TCM use in CRS patients.
Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - December 15, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Hung‐Rong Yen, Mao‐Feng Sun, Cheng‐Li Lin, Fung‐Chang Sung, Chen‐Chi Wang, Kai‐Li Liang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Complications of primary and revision functional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis
ConclusionThe rate of major complications (0.36%) associated with primary FESS is lower than earlier reports. The rate of major complications following revision FESS (0.46%) was found to be similar to primary cases. IGS, insurance status, age, and extent of surgery were found to be associated with an increased risk of major complications following FESS. Level of Evidence2C. Laryngoscope, 2013
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 9, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James G. Krings, Dorina Kallogjeri, Andre Wineland, Kenneth G. Nepple, Jay F. Piccirillo, Anne E. Getz Tags: Allergy/Rhinology Source Type: research