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Comparison of the Effects of Concha Radiofrequency Ablation Between Patients with and Without Allergic Rhinitis
- Source :
- Haseki Tıp Bülteni, Vol 58, Iss 1, Pp 105-109 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Galenos Yayinevi, 2020.
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Abstract
- Aim:To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the inferior tubinates in patients with and without allergic rhinitis.Methods:A prospective study including 47 patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation. The patients were divided into two groups according to allergic rhinitis status. The sinonasal outcome test-22 (SNOT-22), peak nasal flowmetry and the ‘‘Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center’’ test were administered in all patients before and after surgery.Results:Thirty-four patients with allergic rhinitis and 13 without were assessed. Both groups showed a significant improvement in SNOT-22 scores, peak flowmeter results, and olfactory function after the procedure (p0.05).Conclusion:RF ablation has positive effects on nasal airflow, quality of life and olfaction in patients with and without allergic rhinitis. However, it would be useful to note that patient satisfaction would be less in patients with allergic rhinitis.
Details
- Language :
- English, Turkish
- ISSN :
- 13020072 and 21472688
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Haseki Tıp Bülteni
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.430b55284ee74e92ac70245f1fe628e2
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4274/haseki.galenos.2019.5767