Current use of baseline medical treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES)

Philpott, Carl ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-3236, Erskine, Sally, Smith, Rupert, Hopkins, Claire, Kara, Naveed, Farboud, Amir, Salam, Mahmoud, Robertson, Alasdair, Almeyda, Robert, Kumar, B. Nirmal, Anari, Shahram, Ray, Jaydip, Cathcart, Russell, Carrie, Sean, Ahmed, Shazhada, Khalil, Hisham, Clark, Allan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2965-8941 and Thomas, Mike (2018) Current use of baseline medical treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES). Clinical Otolaryngology, 43 (2). 509–524. ISSN 1749-4478

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Abstract

Objectives: According to clinical and comissioning guidelines for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), patients being referred to secondary care should have failed primary medical treatment with nasal douching (ND) and intranasal corticosteroids (INCS). The study objectives were to identify the rate of specific medical therapy in CRS patients and establish any differences in medication use, for both CRS and associated medical conditions, between CRS phenotypes.  Design and setting: Case-control study in a secondary care setting.  Methods: Participant-reported study-specific questionnaire capturing free text data on current medication use at the time of study entry. Qualitative interviews with 21 participants also explored their experience of CRS and its management.  Particpants: Patients with both without (CRSsNPs) and with polyps (CRSwNPs). Main outcome measuresReported use of CRS-related and non-related medications.ResultsWithin a total of 1243 CRS participants, current INCS usage was low (18% in CRSwNPs, 12% in CRSsNPs); ND was being performed by only 1% of all participants. Bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids use was significantly higher in CRSwNPs participants (p < 0.0001). Antidepressants use was significantly higher in CRSsNPs (14% versus 7%, p < 0.0002). There were no significant regional variations in rates of INCS use, nor any significant influence of social deprivation.  Conclusions: The current use of baseline medical therapy in CRS appears to be very low, representing a combination of poor patient compliance, possible ineffectiveness of treatment and a lack of familiarity with current guidelines amongst general practitioners and some ENT specialists. Work is needed to disseminate guidelines to all practitioners involved and reduce unnecessary burden on existing healthcare resources for this common condition by ensuring timely referral and definitive management.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sinusitis,intranasal administration,patient compliance,therapeutic irrigation,otolaryngology
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Clinical Trials Unit Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Respiratory and Airways Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Services and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2017 05:05
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2023 02:05
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/65145
DOI:	10.1111/coa.13012

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