Is posterior nasal neurectomy the definitive treatment for intractable allergic rhinitis: A prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a significant effect on the quality of life and accounts for unproductive times at work and school, causes disturbed sleep patterns and can lead to daytime somnolence. It is fairly prevalent in the world with medical management still being the mainstay of treatment. Patients suffer for a significant number of years before they undergo surgical management for their intractable rhinitis. Thus, this prospective observational study was conducted to reinforce the proficiency of posterior nasal neurectomy in being an effective method for ending this suffering.

Methods

Thirty patients with troublesome intractable rhinitis underwent posterior nasal neurectomy. Pre- and postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of

SUBMITTER: Rajdev S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11634695 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature