Socioeconomic factors impact quality of life outcomes and olfactory measures in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Daniel M BeswickJess C MaceLuke RudmikZachary M SolerJeremiah A Alt Kristine A SmithKara Y DetwillerTimothy L Smith

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2018)

Preoperative olfactory function and postoperative quality of life (QOL) improvement were associated with metrics of socioeconomic status in patients with CRS electing ESS. The odds of experiencing a clinically meaningful QOL improvement were more than twice as likely for patients with the highest household income level compared to other income tiers. Further investigation is warranted to identify barriers to postoperative improvement.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
chronic rhinosinusitis
physical activity
mental health
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight loss