Quality of Life in Allergic Rhinitis in Mexico

Abstract

POSTERS Conclusion:The present review suggests that the routine use of systemic perioperative prophylactic antibiotics does not reduce the rate of infections or improve the outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery and, therefore, should not be automatically prescribed. Rhinology/Allergy Predictive Factors of Depression on Outcomes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis after Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryFrancisco G. Pernas, MD (presenter); Sharon Hughes; Andrew M. Coughlin, MD; Patricia Maeso, MD Objective: The improvement in quality of life after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has been well documented. However, oftentimes patients' mental health is not assessed, ignored, or attributed to other causes. There is a lack of evidence that chronic rhinosinusitis can cause mental anguish and depression, which affects outcomes after FESS.Method: Patients were selected from a busy rhinology tertiary care center. Prior to ESS, participants were given a depression scale and a SNOT-20 sinonasal symptomatology questionnaire, and endoscopic scores were noted. Participants repeated questionnaires at 6 weeks and 3 months after ESS. Endoscopic scores were noted at all three visits.