Rhinitis medicamentosa: a nationwide survey of Canadian otolaryngologists.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Rhinitis medicamentosa is a non-allergic form of rhinitis that is typically caused by prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants. This condition commonly affects young adults and treatment is not trivial. We aimed to survey Canadian Otolaryngologists to determine practice patterns and their opinions regarding this under-studied condition. METHODS:An electronic survey was sent to practicing Otolaryngologists within the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The survey contained 16 questions pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa, as well as opinions on public and primary care awareness of proper use of nasal decongestants. RESULTS:The survey was distributed to 533 Otolaryngologists and 69 surveys were returned (response rate of

SUBMITTER: Fowler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6902618 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature