The mini-rhino-conjunctivitis quality of life (qol) questionnaire (mrqlq) — self administered

Abstract

Objective Our aim was to administer the MRQLQ Questionnaire in Indian adults with allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (ARc).Criteria for inclusion in the study Adults with chronic ARc, with suffi ciently troublesome current symptoms, attending The Allergy Clinic of The Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, during March-August 2006 were selected. ResultsThe fi ve highest PS were seen with sneezing 290, irritation 238, running nose 228, stuffy nose 220, anxiety 203 and interrupted working 203. The 5 lowest PS were seen with disturbed sleep 83, dry throat 98, affected walking for ½ kilometre 98, do not sleep deeply 103 and phlegm 105. DiscussionThe fi ve highest PS were due to symptoms of rhinitis, general irritation, anxiety & interruption of work.Thus rhinitis itself affects QOL. The 5 least PS were mainly sleep-related. ConclusionWe have applied the MRQLQ on Indian patients with ARc. We could obtain a product score for every item in it, on the basis of which we could classify the degree of its effect on his QOL. PS was highest in rhinitis-related symptoms. 2 Emotions related and 1 Role limitation item gave moderate PS, while all PS in eye related, Physical functioning, Social functioning, Sleep-related & Other Symptoms items were in the mild range. Larger data sample is needed to validate and show its discriminatory power.

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