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Major Finding: Symptom scores related to sleep and sexual function improved significantly after adults with CRS underwent surgery.
Data Source: A prospective study of 113 adults with CRS who presented to a single tertiary care center.
Disclosures: Dr. Benninger is a consultant and has received research funding from ArthroCare Corp., and coauthor Dr. Timothy Smith is a consultant for Sinexus.
ORLANDO — Surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis can improve sleep and sexual function in adult patients who failed medical therapy, based on a study of 113 patients.
“It has been shown that rhinosinusitis has a significant quality of life impact even in comparison to chronic debilitating diseases such as diabetes and congestive heart failure,” said Dr. Michael Benninger of the Cleveland Clinic, who presented the study findings at the annual meeting of the Triological Society.
Previous studies have examined how treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects quality of life, but the impact of CRS treatment on patients' sleep and sexual function has not been well studied, Dr. Benninger said.
In this study, Dr. Benninger and his colleagues prospectively enrolled English-speaking adults aged 18 years and older who presented to a tertiary care center with chronic rhinosinusitis. Prior to endoscopic sinus surgery, each patient completed the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index to show how they perceived the impact of CRS on their quality of life. Responses were measured using a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 being “never” and 5 being “always.” The patients were followed for at least 9 months.
Before surgery, 41% of the patients said that their CRS “sometimes,” “almost always,” or “always” affected their sexual function, compared with a significantly lower 19% of patients following surgery.
The percentage of patients who reported that their CRS “never” or “almost never” affected their sleep improved significantly, from 15% before surgery to more than 50% after.
Many specific symptoms of CRS may have a negative impact both on sleep quality and sexual activity, Dr. Benninger said at the meeting. For example, CRS sufferers may not feel like kissing when they have a chronically runny nose and congestion.
The study results suggest that the surgery is effective in improving sleep and sexual function, although a longer follow-up period is needed to show whether the improvements persist. In addition, a more detailed analysis may be needed to better evaluate the relationships among particular CRS symptoms, such as nasal drainage or facial pain, on patients' overall perception of their sexual function, the researchers noted.
Major Finding: Symptom scores related to sleep and sexual function improved significantly after adults with CRS underwent surgery.
Data Source: A prospective study of 113 adults with CRS who presented to a single tertiary care center.
Disclosures: Dr. Benninger is a consultant and has received research funding from ArthroCare Corp., and coauthor Dr. Timothy Smith is a consultant for Sinexus.
ORLANDO — Surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis can improve sleep and sexual function in adult patients who failed medical therapy, based on a study of 113 patients.
“It has been shown that rhinosinusitis has a significant quality of life impact even in comparison to chronic debilitating diseases such as diabetes and congestive heart failure,” said Dr. Michael Benninger of the Cleveland Clinic, who presented the study findings at the annual meeting of the Triological Society.
Previous studies have examined how treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects quality of life, but the impact of CRS treatment on patients' sleep and sexual function has not been well studied, Dr. Benninger said.
In this study, Dr. Benninger and his colleagues prospectively enrolled English-speaking adults aged 18 years and older who presented to a tertiary care center with chronic rhinosinusitis. Prior to endoscopic sinus surgery, each patient completed the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index to show how they perceived the impact of CRS on their quality of life. Responses were measured using a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 being “never” and 5 being “always.” The patients were followed for at least 9 months.
Before surgery, 41% of the patients said that their CRS “sometimes,” “almost always,” or “always” affected their sexual function, compared with a significantly lower 19% of patients following surgery.
The percentage of patients who reported that their CRS “never” or “almost never” affected their sleep improved significantly, from 15% before surgery to more than 50% after.
Many specific symptoms of CRS may have a negative impact both on sleep quality and sexual activity, Dr. Benninger said at the meeting. For example, CRS sufferers may not feel like kissing when they have a chronically runny nose and congestion.
The study results suggest that the surgery is effective in improving sleep and sexual function, although a longer follow-up period is needed to show whether the improvements persist. In addition, a more detailed analysis may be needed to better evaluate the relationships among particular CRS symptoms, such as nasal drainage or facial pain, on patients' overall perception of their sexual function, the researchers noted.
Major Finding: Symptom scores related to sleep and sexual function improved significantly after adults with CRS underwent surgery.
Data Source: A prospective study of 113 adults with CRS who presented to a single tertiary care center.
Disclosures: Dr. Benninger is a consultant and has received research funding from ArthroCare Corp., and coauthor Dr. Timothy Smith is a consultant for Sinexus.
ORLANDO — Surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis can improve sleep and sexual function in adult patients who failed medical therapy, based on a study of 113 patients.
“It has been shown that rhinosinusitis has a significant quality of life impact even in comparison to chronic debilitating diseases such as diabetes and congestive heart failure,” said Dr. Michael Benninger of the Cleveland Clinic, who presented the study findings at the annual meeting of the Triological Society.
Previous studies have examined how treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects quality of life, but the impact of CRS treatment on patients' sleep and sexual function has not been well studied, Dr. Benninger said.
In this study, Dr. Benninger and his colleagues prospectively enrolled English-speaking adults aged 18 years and older who presented to a tertiary care center with chronic rhinosinusitis. Prior to endoscopic sinus surgery, each patient completed the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index to show how they perceived the impact of CRS on their quality of life. Responses were measured using a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 being “never” and 5 being “always.” The patients were followed for at least 9 months.
Before surgery, 41% of the patients said that their CRS “sometimes,” “almost always,” or “always” affected their sexual function, compared with a significantly lower 19% of patients following surgery.
The percentage of patients who reported that their CRS “never” or “almost never” affected their sleep improved significantly, from 15% before surgery to more than 50% after.
Many specific symptoms of CRS may have a negative impact both on sleep quality and sexual activity, Dr. Benninger said at the meeting. For example, CRS sufferers may not feel like kissing when they have a chronically runny nose and congestion.
The study results suggest that the surgery is effective in improving sleep and sexual function, although a longer follow-up period is needed to show whether the improvements persist. In addition, a more detailed analysis may be needed to better evaluate the relationships among particular CRS symptoms, such as nasal drainage or facial pain, on patients' overall perception of their sexual function, the researchers noted.