Use of Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale in Objective Evaluation of Symptomological Improvement in Post Septoplasty Patients
Journal Title: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
IntroductionThe complaint of nasal obstruction or difficulty in nasal breathing is highly subjective. Benefits of Septoplasty, as perceived by the patient, also varies widely with subjective satisfaction ranging from complete alleviation of symptoms to a total failure.Materials and MethodsFifty three patients above 18 years of age, with anatomical deviation of the nasal septum as the sole cause of obstruction and symptoms persisting for more than 3 months, underwent septoplasty. Nasal endoscopy was done for Mladina typing of the nasal septal deviation. Pre and post operative NOSE (Nasal Obstruction & Symptom Evaluation) score were analysed.ResultsMean preoperative NOSE score was 11.98 ±1.23. On the 6th and 12th postoperative week follow up NOSE score was 3.13±1.30 & 1.05±0.87 respectively with p value <0.05. ConclusionMladina typing along with NOSE score will help in letting the patient know about his or her expected outcome following septoplasty.
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Mukulika Saha, Shoham Banerjee, Rabi Hembrom, Indranil Sen
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