Management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in Spain: learnings from a nationwide survey of otorhinolaryngologists.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the self-reported practices on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) by ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists in Spain to identify potential areas for management optimization.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey with 16 questions was carried out. Recruitment was performed by emailing registered ENT specialists in the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC).

Results

In total, 127 ENT specialists completed the survey. Fifty-one percent of respondents combined clinical criteria and objective evidence of mucosal inflammation to diagnose CRSwNP. Patient interview and, to a lower degree, a visual analogue scale were the most employed diagnostic

SUBMITTER: Alobid I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10764407 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature