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- Tanja Hildenbrand, Katrin Milger-Kneidinger, Ingo Baumann, and Rainer Weber.
- Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2024 Sep 20 (Forthcoming).
BackgroundChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by local chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses. It affects approximately 5% of the population.MethodsThis review is based on relevant publications retrieved by a selective search of the literature, with particular attention to current national and international guidelines.ResultsCRS is defined by, and diagnosed on the basis of, a combination of symptoms and objective findings of nasal endoscopy and imaging studies. It markedly impairs quality of life and gives rise to both direct and indirect health care costs. In 20-45% of cases, CRS is associated with comorbid bronchial asthma and a significantly elevated risk of further diseases (e.g., COPD, OR 1.73; depression, HR 1.50; obstructive sleep apnea, OR 1.91; carcinoma, OR 1.14-5.30). CRS is primarily treated medically with topical steroids (standardized mean difference of nasal symptoms, -0.63 (95% confidence interval [-0.89; -0.37]; standardized mean difference of quality of life as measured by SNOT -22, -5.46 [-8.08; -2.84]), as well as with nasal lavage and, as an option, systemic steroids (and antibiotics where appropriate). If appropriate medical treatment fails to bring about adequate and sustained improvement, endoscopic surgery on the paranasal sinuses is indicated. This improves the individual symptoms, the overall symptom score, and patients' quality of life. Severe refractory CRS with nasal polyposis can be treated with biological agents.ConclusionCRS calls for individually adapted medical and/or surgical treatment.
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