The Impact and Burden of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps on Patients and Their Family Caregivers: A Nationally Representative Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNPs) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with frustrating symptoms, particularly nasal obstruction and loss of smell. We conducted a patient survey on the significant burden of the disease, with a specific focus on conditions that affect health, sleep quality, absenteeism, and presenteeism, including the caregivers' perspectives. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 4230 randomly selected recipients, and 200 matched the inclusion criteria for self-reported CRSwNPs symptoms. A total of 100 participants not matching the inclusion criteria for CRSwNPs were recruited as a control group. The study also collected the perspectives of 50 caregivers. Results: Patients with CRSwNPs experienced very bother

SUBMITTER: Malvezzi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855350 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature