Depression and anxiety in empty nose syndrome: A systematic review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a condition characterized by a persistent feeling of nasal obstruction despite having a patent nasal airway. This study aims to understand prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with ENS and the impact of augmentation procedures on psychological symptoms.

Methods

The literature was searched in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Outcome measures were collected for mental health prevalences and patient-related outcome measures (PROMs).

Results

Of 1056 abstracts identified, 11 studies (N = 401 patients) were included. Among patients with ENS, prevalences of depression and anxiety were 76.6% (95%CI: 61.0-89.1) and 77.0% (95% CI: 49.9-95.5). The prevalence of depression in patients with ENS was significantly increased compa

SUBMITTER: Shah AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680857 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature