Assessment of the correlation between nasal airflow and quality of life in patients with allergic rhinitis
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Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common allergic diseases of upper respiratory system. Its main symptoms are: nasal blockage, watery rhinorrhea, sneezing and nose itching. In addition to objective research, subjective evaluation of quality of life occupies a permanent place in the diagnosis, treatment and clinical assessment of the patient. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between nasal airflow and the quality of life in patients with allergic rhinitis. Results of rhinomanometry were evaluated and the survey RQLQ (Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire) for the study group (30 patients) was compared with the control group (30 patients), which consisted of patients with nasal septum deviation. The study shows that the quality of life level in the study group is significantly lower than in the control group. Patients with allergic rhinitis obtained worse results in both rhinomanometry and the questionnaire. There was no statistically significant correlation between the results of objective and subjective tests. The average value of correlation coefficient was observed only in comparison of symptoms related to sleep and physical problems unrelated to nasal symptoms. Allergic rhinitis significantly affects normal functioning of patients in social relations, work and everyday life
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