Quality of life and symptoms before and after nasal septoplasty compared with healthy individuals

Background The goal of this study is to compare quality of life (Qol) and symptoms in 91 patients with a deviated nasal septum preoperatively and postoperatively with a control group of 93 healthy individuals. Methods All patients reported Qol on Sino-Nasal-Outcome-Test-20 (SNOT-20) and symptoms on...

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Main Authors: Nordgård, Ståle, Amundsen, Marit Furre, Bugten, Vegard, Nilsen, Ann Helen, Thorstensen, Wenche Moe, Moxness, Mads Henrik Strand
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Language:English
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Nasal septoplasty – SNOT – Allergic rhinitis – Allergy – Snoring – Obstructive sleep apnea – Chronic rhinosinusitis
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Summary:Background The goal of this study is to compare quality of life (Qol) and symptoms in 91 patients with a deviated nasal septum preoperatively and postoperatively with a control group of 93 healthy individuals. Methods All patients reported Qol on Sino-Nasal-Outcome-Test-20 (SNOT-20) and symptoms on visual analogue scale (VAS) preoperatively and 6 months after surgery and the results were compared with the controls. Results Mean SNOT-20 score improved from 1.8(SD0.9) preoperatively to 0.9(SD0.8) postoperatively (p